Executive Due Diligence – Risk Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Execute comprehensive executive background investigations, encompassing credit evaluations, qualification confirmations, identity verifications, criminal record examinations, employment history assessments, and professional reference checks.

• Conduct thorough risk evaluations against lists pertaining to Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS).

• Assess intricate evaluation results and formulate clear, evidence-based reports that include objective hiring recommendations for executive leadership.

• Recognize and emphasize potential reputational, regulatory, legal, and capability risks linked to prospective Board and executive appointments.

• Effectively communicate risk insights and assessment outcomes to Boards and senior executive leadership.

• Uphold strict professional discretion and confidentiality in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other pertinent governance regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Risk, Governance, Compliance, Forensics, or a similar discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in performing thorough background checks or risk assessments specifically for senior-level or executive positions.

• Proven expertise in PEP, AML, and sanctions screening tools, along with familiarity with corporate governance frameworks.

• Strong analytical abilities, report-writing skills, and assessment capabilities, accompanied by meticulous attention to detail.

• Capacity to manage multiple assessments simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines in a virtual setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote / Virtual work arrangement