Due Diligence Analyst

Department: Advisory - ESG & Mandatory Reporting

Location: North America - New York

Compensation: $60,000 - $71,000 / year

Description

About Anthesis:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary Of Role & Key Responsibilities

Anthesis' Business Intelligence team (also known as Wallbrook) is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join a team of investigative and due diligence researchers based in our New York office. Anthesis' business intelligence team provides leading global intelligence and compliance risk services, and specializes in enhanced due diligence investigations. Our team's regional and sectoral expertise help the world's foremost organisations make informed, ethical decisions about the professionals and businesses they work with, the assets they acquire, and where and how they operate. Some of the products the team offers to clients include integrity / reputational due diligence reports, compliance investigations, and litigation support.

The successful candidate will have excellent qualitative research skills, be a naturally gifted writer, and display an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, public policy and global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth online and open source research into companies and individuals, providing all source-analysis of reputational, compliance, and environmental / social / governance risks
• Demonstrate mastery of open source research tools such as LexisNexis, Factiva, PACER, Accurint, CLEAR, Tracers, etc.
• Retrieve and review court documents, regulatory filings, social media disclosures, and other online sources for indications of reputational risks / lack of probity
• Write concise, cogent summary reports; deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management on research findings
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines – often 48 hours or less – while maintaining quality and attention to detail
  
  

Required Experience

Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 1-4 years research experience in an academic or professional setting
• Impeccable writing skills; ability to articulate complex findings in a clear and concise manner for a sophisticated audience of legal, compliance and investment professionals
• Internet research skills; knowledge of Boolean searching and how / where to find information that may not be readily apparent, or which the target has actively taken steps to conceal
• Time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple competing projects under tight deadlines
• A basic understanding of and interest in due diligence and compliance risks – experience in the sector is highly desirable
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Personal Attributes & Qualities

Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• An interest in international affairs and business
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work
• Respond well to development feedback
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.