Senior Risk Analyst (USTDA)

The Senior Risk Analyst will support a multi-year contract with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) by providing project management, risk assessment, and enhanced due diligence to support USTDA's funding and programmatic decisions. The position is based in Arlington, VA, and is metro accessible. The Senior Risk Analyst will work independently in a fast-paced environment and must be able to analyze complex corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and public company filings. The role requires strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery regulatory frameworks, particularly in an international or foreign assistance context.

What You Will Do

The Senior Risk Analyst will provide project management support for due diligence projects, assess risks identified through due diligence, and provide clear, actionable mitigation recommendations to support USTDA decision-making. The role also involves conducting supplemental and enhanced due diligence research, performing in-depth analysis of foreign project sponsors, U.S. companies, and beneficial owners, and evaluating the materiality of findings based on U.S. regulatory frameworks and potential reputational risk to the Agency.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience conducting due diligence research and/or risk assessments, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly convey complex issues to senior stakeholders. The candidate must also be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government and complete a public trust background check with the U.S. Government prior to starting work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience conducting due diligence research and/or risk assessments
• 2+ years of experience providing research training and/or quality control review
• Spanish and/or Portuguese foreign language skills and LAC regional knowledge/experience is required
• Prior experience managing complex investigations within a risk advisory or due diligence firm, financial institution, law firm, insurance company, or government entity
• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery regulatory frameworks, particularly in an international or foreign assistance context
• Advanced internet and database research skills; experience with tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, SAM.gov, and similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and public company filings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex issues to senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)

Benefits

• Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government
• Public trust background check with the U.S. Government prior to starting work