Investigator - Due Diligence

The Investigator conducts investigative and due diligence research to support client work across a range of industries, working through information to understand individuals, companies, and how they are connected. This role operates under the direct supervision of the Manager of Investigations and requires the ability to identify what matters, assess relationships and risk, and produce clear, defensible conclusions based on available information. The Investigator is expected to manage assigned work independently, apply sound judgment, and know when to elevate issues that require additional direction. Success in this role comes from consistent, reliable output, clear thinking, and the ability to handle increasing complexity without the need for constant oversight.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Conduct investigative and due diligence research across public records, online sources, and commercial databases to build a clear understanding of individuals, companies, and their operating environments.
•    Identify and assess relationships between entities, including ownership, affiliations, and dependencies, and recognize where those relationships present risk or potential vulnerability.
•    Analyze information from multiple sources to determine what is relevant, identify inconsistencies or gaps, and develop reasonable, supportable conclusions.
•    Translate findings into clear, concise assessments that can be relied upon by internal teams and understood by clients without unnecessary complexity.
•    Manage assigned casework independently, maintain progress, and communicate when direction, clarification, or escalation is needed.
•    Operate within established team workflows while applying sound judgment, asking questions when appropriate, and staying aligned with expectations.
•    Demonstrate increasing efficiency, precision, and confidence over time, with the ability to handle more complex work with less oversight.

Qualifications:
•    5+ years of experience in investigations, research, intelligence analysis, or due diligence-related work.
•    Working knowledge of online research methods, public records, premium commercial databases, and OSINT tools. 
•    Exposure to corporate records research, ownership structures, or business analysis.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain findings in simple, direct terms.
•    Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
•    Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable work.
•    Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred: 
•    International due diligence to include using commercial and open-source products (i.e. Flashpoint, OpenSanctions, Orbis, Sayari, Thomson Reuters, Factiva, LexisNexis) as well as coordinating with vetted on-the-ground international investigators. 
•    Familiarity with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Council for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal Attributes:
•    Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all investigative work and reports.
•    Ethical and Trustworthy: Maintains high standards of integrity, especially with sensitive and confidential information.
•    Strong Communicator: Clearly conveys findings in a way clients and team members can easily understand.
•    Analytical Thinker: Synthesizes complex data into actionable insights effectively.
•    Client-Focused: Prioritizes understanding and meeting client needs with professionalism and value-driven results.