As an Associate within the Investigation, Disputes and Compliance practice, you are required to support case managers to conduct in-depth investigative & intelligence due diligence research into companies and individuals to provide our clients with an accurate assessment of the status, legitimacy, background, and market/industry reputation of a subject company and its principals. You will manage case research from start to finish, conducting and analysing records from a range of sources, from commercial and government databases and social media content to litigation filings and interview notes, and then synthesize and summarize your findings into a written narrative report that is coherent and cogent. 

Day-to-day responsibilities: 

Conduct exploratory research on businesses, individuals, industries, and events using public and proprietary sources.Identify reputational, regulatory, and financial crime risks through detailed analysis.Review various official public records (e.g., corporate records, court papers, financial statements, sanctions data) and other forms of open-source material available online (e.g., social media platforms, news articles, chat forums, webpage archives etc.)Interpret and distill significant patterns and developments from research findings.Write structured, objective, and client-focused reports that address key questions and concerns.

Requirements: 

Strong academic background or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates a high level of proficiency in analytical research, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience in research, investigations, or related fields.Sydney-based with strong familiarity with the Australian political, business, institutional, and social landscape—ideally through lived or educational experience.Passionate about research and analysis, with a proactive approach to solving complex, intellectually challenging questions.Skilled in using online databases and research tools, both local and international.Strong writing ability, preferably with academic or professional background in:

Communications or Journalism, Political Science or International Relations or Law

Experience conducting research in the ANZ–Pacific region.Proficiency in a second language is a plus—Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, or Indonesian preferred.Strong grasp of the language, concepts and terminology commonly used in financial news media and market commentary

About Kroll 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit. 

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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