Research Analyst

**About Us**

Diligent is the leading governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, serving 1 million users from over 25,000 organizations around the world. Our software enables holistic and informed conversations about GRC and ESG to ensure CEOs, CFOs and the board have an integrated view of audit, risk, information security, ethics and compliance from across the organization.

**Position Overview**:
Conduct research in English and local language(s), as applicable, using various publicly available online open sources and subscription sources in support of investigative and intelligence cases undertaken for our clients. This position will report directly to an Operations Project Manager within the Investigative Analysis Group (IAG).

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Conduct research using various publicly available online open sources, proprietary databases, subscription sources, and search tools in support of various investigative and intelligence cases undertaken for our clients, including Open-Source Investigations (OSI) and in support of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations, as well as various intelligence reports and other investigations which may be assigned.
- Conduct analysis on information identified with respect to the type of report to which it applies to include regulatory compliance, investigative analysis, risk assessments, and other specific analysis which may be tasked.
- Compile, fact check, and edit reports into a written document using various report templates, and as directed by Operations supervisors and/or management personnel.
- Assist supervisor with final review and uploads of due diligence reports. Telephonic Inquiries: Conduct limited telephone inquiries such as reference checks or other telephone inquiries which may be necessary in support of our investigations or operations.
- Mentor new and existing Analysts and Editors. Mentoring involves reviewing and editing any cases assigned to a new or existing Analyst or Editor. Provide constructive feedback to new or existing Analysts on their research, analysis, and written reports; you will also provide constructive feedback to new or existing Editors on their compiled and edited reports. You will be responsible for turning in the completed report on the entity or principal, which means you will conduct your own separate research and analysis and compile a final report.

**Required Experience/Skills**:

- Experience conducting research regarding Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC), Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money-Laundering (AML). Background in journalism, legal services, and research.
- Fluent in English and other language competencies as required (Bengali, Burmese, Hindi, Thai—helpful but not required)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.

**What Diligent Offers You**
- **Creativity is ingrained in our culture.** We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
- **We care about our people. **Diligent offers a flexible work environment, competitive vacation policy and meeting-free days across the company. We care about our team's health and wellness and even offer a quarterly health club reimbursement
- **We have teams all over the world**. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, and Sydney.
- **Diversity is important to us.** Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability - to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney.

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