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Future Leaders in Public Service Internship

Posted: 18 Jan 2022 12:20 PM PST

The Partnership for Public Service recently launched the Future Leaders in Public Service internship program. The program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to explore a career in public service while gaining valuable work experience.

Program Highlights

Students receive a $4,000 stipend and a 10-12 week summer internship
The placement sites are at the Department of Commerce and Department of Transportation
Professional development workshops will supplement the internship experience
Students from any academic background or major are welcome to apply

Application Deadline
The application deadline for students to participate this summer is January 31, 2022 at 11:59pm.

Students can apply to the program here: Future Leaders in Public Service Application

Virtual Information Sessions
There are two upcoming information sessions for students to learn more about the program, meet representatives from Transportation and Commerce, and ask any questions about their application. Students can sign up for the sessions here: Information Session Sign Up

Information Session Details:

January 18, 2022 from 4:00pm-5:00pm ET
January 24, 2022 from 4:00pm-5:00pm ET

Associate, Compliance Risk and Diligence Position with Kroll for Recent Grad with Advanced to Fluent Spanish Reading Skills

Posted: 18 Jan 2022 12:15 PM PST

Advanced or fluent Spanish language proficiency in reading comprehension is required.

In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our clients clarity—not just answers—in all areas of business.

We embrace diverse backgrounds and global perspectives, and we cultivate diversity by respecting, including, and valuing one another. As part of One team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel.

Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps and part of the Governance, Risk, Investigations and Disputes business unit, is the leading global provider of risk solutions. For more than 45 years, Kroll has helped clients make confident risk management decisions about people, assets, operations and security through a wide range of investigations, cyber security, due diligence and compliance, physical and operational security, and data and information management services.Through a combination of in-depth subject matter expertise, global research capabilities and flexible technology tools, the Compliance Risk and Diligence practice of Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps, helps clients take a risk-based approach toward meeting obligations or remediating failures regarding anti-bribery, anti-corruption and related regulatory mandates. 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.

We currently have opportunities for Spanish language researchers, The right candidate will have outstanding English reading and writing skills, advanced proficiency in reading comprehension in the Spanish language(s), meticulous attention to detail, a sense of curiosity, the ability to learn quickly, and a dedication to client satisfaction.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients' most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct in-depth research in Spanish and English regarding companies and individuals using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the internet
Analyze research, organize findings and synthesize relevant information
Write well structured, logical and objective reports regarding assessments on the status, legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of a company and its principals
Manage multiple assignments from start to finish, conducting extensive Internet, database, and media research into companies and individuals to provide our clients with an accurate assessment of the status, legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of a subject company and its principals

Qualifications

Advanced or fluent Spanish language proficiency in reading comprehension is required
Extremely strong English-language writing skills are required
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 required
1-2 years of professional work experience (including internships) is preferred
Strong attention to detail
Ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments
Ability to work independently
Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback
Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines
Customer-service orientation with a dedication to quality
Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, economics and/or finance
Availability to work a full-time schedule with the understanding that additional hours and weekend work may be required

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply at Associate, Compliance Risk and Diligence at Kroll

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