Senior Associate, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance -Specialist

We are seeking a Compliance Associate experienced in financial crime, law, ESG or compliance for corporates. 

The successful candidate will contribute to a fast-growing team within Kroll, the Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics Advisory practice in IDC: and help with complex international projects spanning anti-bribery, sanctions, fraud, human rights, sustainability, ESG and Compliance work – from due diligence, to advisory to cross-border controls design.

This role suits a commercially-minded, reliable professional who wants to learn under the mentorship and guidance of some of the best experts in the world - with strong technical skills, investigative curiosity, excellent academics and the communicative ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable advice for multinational clients from basic level to boards, regulators, and institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory

• Analyse complex information sources to identify hidden risks and patterns of misconduct.

• Support forensic controls reviews to mitigate risks of bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions breaches, environmental issues, human rights and misconduct.

• Research, and help senior leaders provide cross-border advice and training on business practices, third parties, and supply chains, often in challenging jurisdictions.

• Help create advisory sections of Reports on strengthening compliance frameworks, whistleblowing systems, and ESG-aligned governance policies.

• Deliver high-quality reports on international counterparties in clear, accurate, referenced, commercial, and actionable formats.

• Draft policies, training, and monitoring processes tailored to global regulatory requirements.

Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted and reliable support to Managing Director and L5 and L4 team members in London.

• Assist in Business Development pitches

Internal work

• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues (lawyers, investigators, forensic accountants, data specialists) to deliver integrated solutions.

• Buildout a template library for high quality policies and procedures across different industries.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree preferred (compliance, accounting and audit professionals also considered) with some inhouse experience.
• Track record in in-house work, in a multinational corporate environment.
• Accuracy and reliability a must. Methodical, precise research, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to distil complex international findings into strategic insights.
• Knowledge of global (including UK, EU and US) anti-bribery & corruption, AML, sanctions, fraud, or ESG governance preferred.
• Well-developed prioritisation skills given the likelihood of dealing with multiple projects at any one time, with ordered work product and time-management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including Powerpoint and Excel.
• Fluency in grammatically correct written English
• Excellent academics demonstrating curiosity and intellectual rigour
• Excellent track record of professional ethics, integrity and discretion with a demonstrable personal commitment to integrity and ethics (evidence of pro-bono activities desirable);
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the proven ability to distil legal concepts briefly and through a commercial lens;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and to collaborate and build positive and productive relationships with colleagues (at both junior and senior levels);
• Discretion and ability to manage confidential, sensitive information.

Desirable

• Languages: fluency in one or more additional international languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin) highly valued.
• Coding experience to assist in some of our underlying technological support products
• Willingness to learn how to design training for individuals across dynamic, persuasive training formats
• Interest in mechanics of consulting, including sales, pitch design, marketing and comms

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of law, compliance, and forensic intelligence, with exposure to high-profile international clients at crisis points.
• A collaborative, ethically driven culture that values independence of thought, intellectual rigour and integrity.
• Professional growth through engagement with diverse industries, jurisdictions, and cutting-edge ESG frameworks.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Research tasks
• Prepare or analyze gap assessments and forecasts, corporate documents, business plans and financial and non-financial risk and governance models
• Assist with developing Business Development strategy including preparation of and participation in management presentations and new business presentations
• Assist companies in all stages of their compliance and governance from pre-crisis situations, to post-investigation or audit controls, through monitorships and out-of-court workouts, and M&A/restructuring processes and ESG Reporting
• Promote the CC&BEA department internally and externally
• Creating and maintaining library of assets for clients

About Kroll

We are a global forensic intelligence and investigations firm advising multinational clients on Compliance risk, ethical conduct, and complex cross-border decisions. 

Our team combines deep legal expertise, investigative rigour, and strategic insight to help organisations manage integrity risks in an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny and ESG accountability.

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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