Forward Global
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Base pay range $62,500.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
About Forward Global Forward Global is a leading international risk and reputation management group. We design custom solutions for global corporations, law firms, litigation funders, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments, international associations, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
Our group brings together over 350 advisors with diverse backgrounds in international strategy, communications, politics, policy, and digital content creation. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we also have offices in New York, Miami, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.
Position Overview Forward Global's due diligence and corporate investigations team is searching for an Associate, Investigations. Successful candidates will have a passion for Anti-money Laundering (AML), Counterterrorist Financing (CFT), sanctions and/or financial crime-related investigations, and are able and willing to work at project sites outside the U.S. during most business days for projects lasting weeks or months.
What You'll Do
Assist in leading teams on complex financial crimes advisory engagements, including AML, sanctions, and corruption/fraud-related assessments, gap analyses, and remediation efforts.
Contribute impactfully to the execution of client solutions that address regulatory requirements, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate financial crime risks.
Drive the development of high-quality work products, seeking opportunities to develop their own skills, as well as those of other team members.
Aid management in identifying business development opportunities, as well as identifying, escalating, and managing engagement risk.
Key Responsibilities
Excellent English writing skills.
Business proficiency in Spanish (both verbal and written).
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and efficiently and accurately summarize information from multiple sources.
Capacity to adapt to new situations and accept/apply feedback in a professional manner.
Intellectual curiosity combined with elite critical thinking, research and writing skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, be attentive to detail, and meet deadlines.
Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to grow within our research and investigations team.
Minimum three years of recent experience in financial crimes compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud prevention, or related areas preferred.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business, finance, accounting, or related field; Advanced degree (Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, or equivalent) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from an accredited college/university, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; solid understanding of common money laundering schemes as well as the AML, sanctions, legal and regulatory environment, industry best practices, and emerging trends in financial crimes, including intelligent automation, cryptocurrencies, and other digital banking concepts.
Background examining, assessing, and/or enhancing aspects of a financial crimes compliance program (for example, performing internal audits or compliance testing reviews, remediating identified deficiencies) preferred.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, presentation, and writing skills with the ability to meet the needs of the team and business.
Ability to travel as needed – potentially extensively; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Forward Global will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).
Ideal Profile
Undergraduate or (preferably) graduate degree with an emphasis on research and writing skills; including international relations/affairs, journalism, political science, law, or other related areas of study.
Candidates with one to three years of experience are eligible for the Associate role. Past experience in research and writing-oriented roles is required; past experience within the due diligence and investigations industry is a plus.
Candidates for the Associate role may be based out of Forward Global’s Miami or Washington DC office under a hybrid remote/in‑person working schedule.
Forward Global welcomes the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and General Business
Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Security and Investigations
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Base pay range $62,500.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
About Forward Global Forward Global is a leading international risk and reputation management group. We design custom solutions for global corporations, law firms, litigation funders, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments, international associations, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
Our group brings together over 350 advisors with diverse backgrounds in international strategy, communications, politics, policy, and digital content creation. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we also have offices in New York, Miami, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.
Position Overview Forward Global's due diligence and corporate investigations team is searching for an Associate, Investigations. Successful candidates will have a passion for Anti-money Laundering (AML), Counterterrorist Financing (CFT), sanctions and/or financial crime-related investigations, and are able and willing to work at project sites outside the U.S. during most business days for projects lasting weeks or months.
What You'll Do
Assist in leading teams on complex financial crimes advisory engagements, including AML, sanctions, and corruption/fraud-related assessments, gap analyses, and remediation efforts.
Contribute impactfully to the execution of client solutions that address regulatory requirements, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate financial crime risks.
Drive the development of high-quality work products, seeking opportunities to develop their own skills, as well as those of other team members.
Aid management in identifying business development opportunities, as well as identifying, escalating, and managing engagement risk.
Key Responsibilities
Excellent English writing skills.
Business proficiency in Spanish (both verbal and written).
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and efficiently and accurately summarize information from multiple sources.
Capacity to adapt to new situations and accept/apply feedback in a professional manner.
Intellectual curiosity combined with elite critical thinking, research and writing skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, be attentive to detail, and meet deadlines.
Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to grow within our research and investigations team.
Minimum three years of recent experience in financial crimes compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud prevention, or related areas preferred.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business, finance, accounting, or related field; Advanced degree (Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, or equivalent) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from an accredited college/university, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; solid understanding of common money laundering schemes as well as the AML, sanctions, legal and regulatory environment, industry best practices, and emerging trends in financial crimes, including intelligent automation, cryptocurrencies, and other digital banking concepts.
Background examining, assessing, and/or enhancing aspects of a financial crimes compliance program (for example, performing internal audits or compliance testing reviews, remediating identified deficiencies) preferred.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, presentation, and writing skills with the ability to meet the needs of the team and business.
Ability to travel as needed – potentially extensively; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Forward Global will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).
Ideal Profile
Undergraduate or (preferably) graduate degree with an emphasis on research and writing skills; including international relations/affairs, journalism, political science, law, or other related areas of study.
Candidates with one to three years of experience are eligible for the Associate role. Past experience in research and writing-oriented roles is required; past experience within the due diligence and investigations industry is a plus.
Candidates for the Associate role may be based out of Forward Global’s Miami or Washington DC office under a hybrid remote/in‑person working schedule.
Forward Global welcomes the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and General Business
Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Security and Investigations
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