Avantia Law is hiring a Due Diligence Analyst to prepare open source screening reports, including research, desktop review, background checks, and risk analysis on corporate entities and individuals. You will be responsible for conducting research, performing in-depth checks, interpreting results, producing risk summaries, and serving as the point of contact for client queries.
What You'll Do
- Conduct research, screening, and perform in-depth checks on businesses and individuals against global databases, including searching for sanctions hits & watchlists, PEP, adverse media, and source of wealth.
- Interpret screening results, assess regulatory compliance, and identify potential risks and red flags.
- Produce clear and concise risk summaries and scorecards, highlighting key findings and recommendations for further action.
- Be the point of contact for client queries, managing their compliance processes end to end and to deadlines.
- Work with other Avantia lawyers and analysts, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required.
What We're Looking For
- 1+ years experience conducting desktop review and related research at a business risk provider or equivalent.
- A Bachelor's degree at 2.1 or above.
- Ability to analyse data and information to identify potential risks.
- Strong commercial awareness with a solutions-first approach and strong attention to detail.
- Happy working to strict turnaround times and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with asset management, investment banking or other FS clients.
- Familiarity with screening tools (e.g. Dow Jones or World-Check).
Technical Stack
- Screening tools (e.g. Dow Jones, World-Check)
Team & Environment
Joining Avantia's new ScreenFirst team and the Investment Compliance practice.
Benefits & Compensation
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 day off for your birthday.
- Remote first (anywhere in the UK) or choose to work from our lovely London Bridge office.
- Private medical and dental insurance.
- Annual subscription to your choice of Calm or Headspace.
- Early finish Fridays in the summer.
- Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year service).
- Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work model and is open to candidates located anywhere in the UK.
At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
