Due Diligence Manager, Anti-Corruption & Trade

Business Area: Risk and Brand Protection

Job Family: US Anti-Corruption & Trade

Location: Eastern/Central Time Zone preferred

Job Description

Deloitte LLP fosters a culture that protects, preserves, and enhances our reputation. The Risk and Brand Protection Office brings together five core programs, (Ethics & Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Confidentiality & Privacy, Independence, and Strategic & Reputational Risk Management) enabling us to make an impact that matters to our people, our clients, and society.

The mission of our Anti-Corruption & Trade team (ACT) is to establish policies, processes, and controls to support the Deloitte U.S. firms’ compliance with applicable anti-corruption regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and trade and economic sanctions.

Work you’ll do

With the ACT team you will serve as a manager focusing on third party due diligence and screening processes, sanctions compliance, and other risk management related matters.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and remediating adverse information on various third parties, clients, and potential business partners identified by analysts through due diligence databases, such as Lexis Nexis WorldCompliance and Factiva
• Performing additional research on third parties, clients, and potential business partners using internal and external sources to contextualize the adverse information identified and better understand its prospective risk to the Deloitte U.S. Firms
• Making initial recommendations to Deloitte U.S. Firms Leadership regarding next-step actions to mitigate and manage the prospective risks identified
• Sharing, requesting, and reviewing information provided by internal relationship managers, procurement, accounts payable, and the third parties themselves in the United States, Mexico, Israel and India
• Assisting with various assessments and testing of internal due diligence platforms focused on anti-corruption and sanctions
• Manage daily workload responsibilities and deliver regular performance feedback and coaching for analyst-level professionals

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive understanding of Deloitte LLP’s Anti-Corruption policies and guidelines, and working knowledge and proficiency in various anti-corruption compliance processes and monitoring functions
• Assist leadership in identifying and mitigating compliance risks, enhancing and implementing compliance monitoring efforts, and fostering a compliance culture; where appropriate, propose process improvements and enhancements
• Conduct detailed research using Watchlist databases, proprietary commercial databases, and online resources, summarizing findings and proposed next steps in a concise and effective manner
• Draft and maintain desk procedures and process flow documentation for new and existing work streams, as needed
• Manage and review work performed by a team of analysts, who identify potential “red flags” and make initial recommendations on risk to the firm from a specific business relationship
• Lead training and coaching to help better prepare the analysts to conduct research and effectively summarize findings
• Apply sound judgement and comply with firm policies on handling sensitive and confidential data
• Independently manage workload and priorities with limited oversight
• Proactively troubleshoot issues and exercise discretion when management support may be necessary to resolve an issue
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with team members in the US and India to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes

Key Skills

• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Proactive, innovative, committed and a strong team player
• Confidence and professional poise to work directly with Lead Client/Engagement Partners, client service teams, or other firm leaders
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, and experience communicating to and working with virtual teams
• Aptitude to work collaboratively with team members in virtual and cross-border environments
• Detail-oriented with strong project management, organization, prioritization, and time management skills

The manager will possess the ability to:

• Provide useful and effective training, development, and guidance to junior staff, creating a culture of compliance, inclusion, and professional growth
• Conduct background research on individuals and companies to identify adverse information
• Draft research summaries that will be shared with team leadership
• Learn and utilize technology to perform and document responsibilities
• Analyze problems critically and objectively and facilitate solutions with little assistance or oversight
• Manage ambiguity and adapt to expanding and varying technology solutions and processes
• Operate effectively in a remote team environment, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships
• Constructively solicit and be receptive to feedback from supervisors and colleagues and stretch oneself to learn new skills for overall development
• Handle a high-volume workload and work effectively on various tasks in parallel
• Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations
• Ability to develop and follow directions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work accurately and efficiently under pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the regulatory compliance industry, specializing in performing background research on individuals and companies, due diligence inquiries. Experience conducting Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance, Anti-Money Laundering compliance, risk assessments, investigations, or other forensic reviews is a plus
• Familiarity with research tools such as Lexis Nexis WorldCompliance, Thomas Reuters World Check, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance database, and Factiva
• Familiarity with the US financial regulatory environment, including anti-corruption regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and US anti-money laundering regulations, as well as knowledge of US and international economic sanctions regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with a global professional services firm is a plus

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado or Nevada, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and the State of Nevada and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $163,100.