Integrity Due Diligence Senior Analyst

The Integrity Due Diligence Senior Analyst supports the Head of Due Diligence in operationalizing UNOPS’ Integrity Due Diligence Framework by applying financial crime expertise to strengthen risk management, enhance policy and training, and safeguard the organization’s compliance and integrity standards. The role involves conducting integrity due diligence reviews, policy development, advisory services, training, and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Due Diligence in developing and maintaining the Integrity Due Diligence documentation including financial crime (AML/CTF) and related guidance, forms and questionnaires
• Maintain and promote all aspects of the Integrity Due Diligence Policy Framework, technical standards and implementing guidance
• Work with relevant business units on integrity risk mitigants to manage integrity risks identified via the due diligence process
• Conduct integrity due diligence reviews researching and screening prospective and existing funding sources, partners, clients and other relevant entities
• Assess integrity risks based on research and screening outcomes and business context
• Provide support for due diligence conducted regionally or within business units or other functional partners
• Draft and consolidate due diligence reports focusing on integrity, reputational and financial crime risks
• Assist in establishing and managing long-term agreements with specialised due diligence providers
• Provide support and assistance to relevant oversight committees
• Receive and track due diligence requests, assess referral needs, maintain due diligence records and database
• Drive establishment and management of long-term agreements with due diligence providers
• Administer corporate intelligence service providers and tools for AML/CTF, sanctions and financial crime due diligence research
• Provide analytical input and recommendations on the application of the UNOPS’ integrity due diligence framework
• Respond to routine due diligence queries and escalate complex issues
• Develop and maintain training plans and materials to promote compliance with the integrity due diligence policy framework
• Assist with training for due diligence tools and support stakeholders
• Contribute to and maintain knowledge management systems and guidelines for due diligence framework and procedures
• Draft materials to update intranet and policy portals related to due diligence guidance
• Collaborate to enhance UNOPS-wide systems including due diligence risk ratings and integrity risk flags

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in law, criminology, international relations, business administration, finance and accounting or other relevant fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree (or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines or other relevant field with 2 years of relevant experience is required
• Specialization in Financial Crime or Compliance is desired
• Certifications in AML, CTF, or related fields such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are highly desired
• Progressively responsible experience in due diligence, integrity risk management, compliance or conducting financial crime risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
• Experience in drafting specific guidance or documentation on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism is required
• Knowledge of commonly used due diligence-related tools and databases including sanction screening systems, such as LSEG Worldcheck, Dow Jones Factiva, Lexis Nexis is required
• Experience working in IFIs, MDBs or the UN system is desired
• Experience in AML, CTF, or related fields such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); or as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); or as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is highly desired
• Knowledge of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research techniques and utilization of AI to advance due diligence is desired
• Experience in developing policies and internal standard operating procedures is desired
• Experience in investigative and auditing activities is an asset

Skills

• Integrity Due Diligence
• Financial Crime Risk Assessment
• Compliance Risk Management
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Counter Terrorism Financing
• Due Diligence Tools
• Sanction Screening Systems
• LSEG Worldcheck
• Dow Jones Factiva
• Lexis Nexis
• Policy Development
• Standard Operating Procedures Implementation
• Open-Source Intelligence Research
• AI for Due Diligence
• Investigative Techniques
• Auditing Activities
• Financial Crime Compliance
• Drafting AML Guidance
• Risk Mitigation

Languages

English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Mandarin