Intern, Investigations Diligence & Compliance (Core)

Join Kroll's Global Investigations, Diligence and Compliance Core team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of compliance consulting. As a Summer Intern, you’ll work on real client matters alongside experienced investigators and consultants, building skills you can take straight back to campus and into your career. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to contribute as early-career team members here at Kroll.

Through a combination of expertise, global research capabilities and flexible technology tools, the Investigations, Diligence and Compliance Core practice of Kroll 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 screening and monitoring; country/industry risk; and bespoke inquiries. You’ll see how risk signals are identified, validated, and translated into clear, decision‑ready insights for clients.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. You’ll be supported with structured training, coaching, and feedback designed for interns who want to grow fast and contribute meaningfully. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Have an analytical mind and enthusiasm for research and investigation? Join a collaborative global team serving Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced, quality‑driven environment. We are committed to the continuous professional support and development of our people; sharpen your research rigor, strengthen your writing, and build domain expertise through our in‑house training and on the job mentorship. Become a regional specialist, learn to lead, deepen your linguistic abilities, build technical expertise, the opportunities are endless.

Interns support the overall research and due diligence process at the company. Interns will be exposed to due diligence practices used globally to mitigate the impact of fraud and corruption. We place a high value on our talent and seek candidates with a high level of conscientiousness, integrity, and professional pride. You’ll contribute to deliverables that help clients make informed decisions about counterparties, investments, and third‑party risks.

The right candidate will have outstanding English reading and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, a sense of curiosity, the ability and enthusiasm to learn quickly, and a dedication to client satisfaction. Reading ability in at least one foreign language is highly desired.

• Conduct increasingly complex English-language research using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the Internet

• Assist with analyzing and synthesizing relevant research findings by extracting key facts, identifying inconsistencies and connecting patterns across jurisdictions and languages.

• Write well-structured, concise, logical and objective reports to provide clients with an accurate assessment of the findings - translating research into clear, client‑ready narratives with proper sourcing and defensible judgment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• For the Fall internship, availability to work Full-Time with at least two days a week being spent working from a Kroll office.

• Currently pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or other related areas of study (we also welcome applicants from Economics, History, Area Studies, Data/Information Science, Journalism, or Law if you have strong research and writing skills).

• Native or equivalent English language proficiency in reading comprehension

• Expected graduation date no earlier than December 2026.

• Extremely strong English-language writing skills

• Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines

• Ability to conduct online research using various primary and secondary sources and to document sources accurately.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Ability to understand, accept and apply constructive feedback

• The ability to participate in in-office events at our Washington DC (or Toronto or Chicago) offices. Hybrid participation is a core part of the intern experience, including training and team sessions.

• If you meet most but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply - curiosity, integrity, and writing rigor matter most.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Organizational and time management competencies

• Attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations, economics, and/or finance 

• Fluency in a foreign language (professional-level reading comprehension) is highly desired. Languages of interest vary by project; reading proficiency is especially valuable.

About Kroll 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.