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Eric Higman

@erichigman

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Experienced due diligence analyst and tax advisor skilled in risk-driven investigations and compliance.

Finland

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking remote roles in due diligence, compliance or risk where I can apply investigative research, report editing and quality management to support regulatory compliance and reduce client risk.

I am an experienced due diligence editor and analyst with a background in tax advisory at a Big Four firm, delivering high-quality investigations and compliance-focused reporting for international clients. I specialize in open-source research, ownership identification, PEP and sanctions screening, and producing client-ready reports that support AML and anti-corruption compliance.

My earlier career in global employment taxes at EY honed my analytical skills in transaction review, tax documentation and regulatory monitoring, and I bring rigorous quality management to report auditing and process improvement. I have led teams in academic settings and collaborated regularly with project managers, field investigators and junior analysts while working remotely.

I hold professional tax qualifications (ATT) and legal training (Graduate Diploma in Law), and I offer multilingual research capabilities in English, Spanish and intermediate Finnish. I am proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering defensible, scope-aligned due diligence that helps clients manage regulatory and reputational risk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Editor/Analyst

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Freelance

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Conduct due diligence investigations and compile client-ready reports for international businesses and public sector clients, identifying ownership, PEPs, sanctions and adverse media to support AML and anti-bribery compliance.

Due Diligence AML Report Writing Risk Assessment PEP Sanctions Screening Spanish English Quality Assurance

Tax Advisor

Jan 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 11 months)

Advised multinational clients on global employment tax matters by analysing transaction data to identify taxable items, documenting positions for continuity, and ensuring compliance with EU and UK tax and AML regulations.

Tax Advisory Data Analysis Excel Regulatory Compliance Client Management Documentation

Academic Manager

ILA

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 11 months)

Led an international teaching team of 20 teachers and 10 teaching assistants, overseeing curriculum delivery and staff management to maintain educational standards.

Team Leadership Staff Training TESOL Performance Management Cross Cultural Communication Scheduling

English Language Teacher

Various Institutions

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered English language instruction across schools and institutions in Spain and the UK, adapting lessons to diverse learner needs and assessing student progress.

TESOL Lesson planning Classroom Management Assessments English Instruction

Sales Team Leader

Open Air Fundraising

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 11 months)

Supervised fundraising sales teams in London, driving performance targets and managing field operations to increase donor acquisition.

Team Leadership Sales & Management Fundraising Performance Monitoring Field Operations Training KPI Tracking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Association of Tax Technicians (ATT)

Professional Qualification, Taxation

Completed the ATT professional qualification covering business and personal tax, accountancy, law, professional responsibilities and ethics, and business compliance.