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Kroll consistently provides firms with the professional investigative consulting expertise necessary to resolve conflict through fact-finding and critical analysis. We have conducted thousands of investigations worldwide and have an unmatched track record of resolving disputes and working with in-house and external counsel to successfully conduct and conclude internal or regulatory inquiries. Our experts help organizations with their critical fact finding when they need to conduct internal investigations or to examine allegations of wrongdoing. Whether or not actual misconduct is discovered, such inquiries, and their aftermath, can pose serious risks to companies and their stakeholders, damaging their reputation, disrupting their business operations and exposing them to government scrutiny, as well as to potential criminal, civil and regulatory liability. Kroll's investigative services and expertise have helped clients successfully resolve investigations promptly and with minimal business disruption.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct research and analysis with a focus on areas of potential risk, including reputational, regulatory, sanctions, fraud, and corruption risks.Support Tokyo team with research tasks.Translate documents from Japanese to formal English when necessary.Assess the risk posed by a third party and escalate high-risk cases.Maintain and updating internal records pertaining to the screening of third parties.Organize project files, maintain accurate research records and record all communications with stakeholders.Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to inform of risks posed by third parties.Write logical, and objective reports that present findings and recommendations concisely.Take ownership of projects and deliverables.Maintain effective time management to meet client deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong academic background or equivalent professional experience demonstrating a high level of proficiency in analytical research, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.An interest in business and commercial affairs, and specifically in risks faced by commercial organizations around the world.Native or equivalent English language proficiency in reading comprehensionExtremely strong reading and writing skills in English and Japanese with the ability to quickly summarize information into a concise analytical assessmentNative Japanese speaker or JLPT N1/N2 qualification would be highly desiredExtremely high familiarity with Japan, Japanese society, Japanese business culture.  Previous residence in Japan preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with proven experience in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Commitment to ethical management of sensitive and confidential data.A strong teamwork ethic and excellent people skills.An analytical, inquisitive, and logical mind, with excellent attention to detail and a rigorous approach to conducting research.Enthusiasm for third party risk management.Strong communications skills (upward, downward, across individuals, across cultures, across business lines).Excellent writing skills.

Beneficial:

Experience and skills in online research and use of specialized databases.

1-2 years’ professional experience in research related field.

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