At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making, it is how we do business. www.debeersgroup.com.
De Beers London is the ultimate diamond jewellery Maison, globally recognised for its leadership and expertise in diamonds. As a challenger in the fine and high jewellery landscape, we offer a distinctive and unparalleled connection to the source, setting us apart with our unique diamond-first approach.
A destination for those seeking the most extraordinary diamond jewellery, De Beers London delivers identifiable, ultra-desirable creations alongside unforgettable service and experiences. Our high jewellery collections showcase the pinnacle of artistry and craftsmanship, celebrating the rarest diamonds through innovative and breathtaking designs.
The Due Diligence Senior Specialist provides subject matter expertise through advice and support to inform and enable decision-making to Diamond Trading, and the broader De Beers Group through the Ethical and Sustainable Initiatives Team and other Business Units (BUs). The role ensures the business meets its regulatory and legislative requirements regarding the identification and verification of the identity of counterparties. The role also offers extraordinary in-depth investigation into a variety of red flag issues that may be subject to review by senior leadership, external legal counsel and regulatory authorities. The Due Diligence Senior Specialist cascades information and business intelligence to multiple BUs and coordinates and facilitates De Beers Group access to appropriate third-party due diligence service providers.
The role sits within the Ethical Initiatives team closely coordinating with the Best Practice Principles and Pipeline Integrity teams, and Head of Compliance to maintain the disclosure of counterparties and develop capabilities of the BPP SMART System.
Please note: this is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Lead and responsible for annual bespoke internal due diligence programme/review.
Selection and recommendation of client inclusion in annual checks.
Leading Issue Specific Investigations:
Oversee support for Sight Management & Shipping:
Leading (or in the case of third-party service access, coordinating) Ad Hoc Due Diligence requests for De Beers Group
Leading & Driving – Engagement with Third-Party Due Diligence service providers:
At De Beers Group, our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant — and that starts with supporting our people to thrive at work and beyond with benefits that support your health, time, and financial wellbeing.
Benefits may vary and are subject to scheme terms and eligibility.
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast growing every day demands of billions of consumers. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and to mine, process, move and market our products to our customers – safely and sustainably.
As a responsible producer of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum group metals, premium quality iron ore and steelmaking coal, and nickel – with crop nutrients in development – we are committed to being carbon neutral across our operations by 2040. More broadly, our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a series of stretching goals to ensure we work towards a healthy environment, creating thriving communities and building trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, for society as a whole, and for our shareholders. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
