Avantia Law

Due Diligence Analyst

Avantia Law

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Conducting research, screening and performing in-depth checks on businesses and individuals against global databases. This includes (but not limited to) searching for sanctions hits & watchlists, PEP, adverse media and source of wealth.
  • Interpreting screening results, assess regulatory compliance, and identify potential risks and red flags.
  • Producing clear and concise risk summaries and scorecards, highlighting key findings and recommendations for further action.
  • Being the point of contact for client queries, managing their compliance processes end to end and to deadlines.
  • Working with other Avantia lawyers and analysts, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required.

Requirements

  • 1+ years experience conducting desktop review and related research at a business risk provider or equivalent
  • Bachelors degree at 2.1 or above
  • Experience working with asset management, investment banking or other FS clients highly desirable
  • 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
  • Familiarity with screening tools (e.g. Dow Jones or World-Check) valuable (but not essential)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively
Benefits
  • 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Bachelor's degree