Graduate/Early Career Program – Zurich
Do you have an analytical mind and a keen interest in research and investigation? Come join our thriving global team and work with Fortune 500 clients in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Help our clients to avoid bad actors and mitigate regulatory and reputational risk by identifying red flags and risks our clients seek to avoid, when operating around the world in high-risk jurisdictions.
We’re on the lookout for a 6-month fixed-term Associate to service clients in our Zurich office from January 2025. As part of our Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice, you’ll help clients meet obligations or remediate failures regarding anti-bribery, anti-corruption and related regulatory mandates through a combination of in-depth subject matter expertise, global research capabilities and flexible technology tools. These include pre-transactional intelligence; vendor, supplier and distributor due diligence; vendor management platform; leadership/executive vetting; sanctions screening and monitoring; country/industry risk; and bespoke inquiries. Come aboard and become a key player in supporting our clients with a risk-based approach!
Kroll’s graduate program benefits from a world-class in-house training program, coupled with continuous professional development of our people. Become a regional specialist, win business, learn to lead, deepen your linguistic abilities, build technical expertise-the opportunities are endless.

Navigating Responsibilities:

• Conduct increasingly complex research using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the internet
• Engage on-the-ground human sources to obtain information relevant to our enquiries
• Analyze and synthesize relevant research findings
• Write well-structured, concise, logical and objective reports to provide clients with an accurate assessment of the findings
• Manage multiple assignments from start to finish in a fast-paced environment
• Support the management of key relationships with a number of existing local clients

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree Pursued: Undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law or other related areas of study
• Language Skills: Native or equivalent English language proficiency in reading comprehension is required. Native or equivalent proficiency in reading comprehension of another language is beneficial, particularly German, French, Arabic, or Russian.
• Communication: Extremely strong English-language writing skills; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Analytical Thinker: Detail-oriented and organized. Able to quickly and effectively summarize information into concise analytical assessments
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct online research using various primary and secondary sources
• Commercially Aware: Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations, and economics and/or finance
• Knowledgeable: Demonstrates basic knowledge of litigation, regulatory, sanctions and corporate organisation/structure terminology and concepts is highly preferred
• Time Management: Able to manage and prioritize several projects or assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines; working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Humility and Curiosity: Able to accept and apply constructive feedback; able to mentor and offer constructive feedback to others
• Right to Work: You must have the right to work in Switzerland, without the need for employer sponsorship

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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• Conduct increasingly complex research using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the internet
• Engage on-the-ground human sources to obtain information relevant to our enquiries
• Analyze and synthesize relevant research findings
• Write well-structured, concise, logical and objective reports to provide clients with an accurate assessment of the findings
• Manage multiple assignments from start to finish in a fast-paced environment
• Support the management of key relationships with a number of existing local client