Investigative Due Diligence Analyst

Investigative Due Diligence Analyst
Languages: Arabic, German, Russian, Mandarin, or Portuguese strongly preferred

We are seeking intellectually curious and commercially aware graduates to join the investigative due diligence team of a leading advisory company.

This role involves researching and analysing reputational, regulatory, and integrity risks linked to individuals, companies, and transactions across global markets.

Suitable for early-career professionals with a qualitative research degree - in history, politics, languages or other similar fields - and be multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and media analysis on companies and individuals across multiple jurisdictions
• Identify and assess red flags including corruption, political exposure, sanctions, litigation, and reputational concerns
• Draft clear and concise written reports for use in compliance, legal, and investment decision-making
• Collaborate with senior researchers to address complex, multi-jurisdictional assignments
• Develop regional or thematic expertise in areas such as offshore structuring, enforcement actions, or sector-specific risks
• Support training, client delivery, and business development initiatives as experience grows

Required Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in history, politics, international relations, law, or languages
• Fluency in written and spoken English in a professional context
• Fluency in at least one additional language, preferably: Arabic, German, Russian, Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish, or Portuguese
• Prior experience in a research or investigations context (academic, journalistic, commercial, or legal) is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and written presentation

Suitable candidates are those who:

• Demonstrate strong research and writing skills under time pressure
• Have an interest in global affairs, political risk, and regulatory issues
• Are confident handling sensitive or ambiguous information sources
• Are comfortable working on multiple assignments simultaneously

SLOANE SHOREY
Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle.

Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle-from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, compliance, and resilience, to post-event investigations and crisis response.

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