Senior Investigator, Special Investigations

IP House; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm seeks a Senior Investigator for its Special Investigations team to tackle complex intellectual property cases. This role involves utilizing advanced OSINT techniques to uncover criminal operations and protect clients' valuable assets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their expertise in network analysis and Python scripting to deliver actionable insights. Join a fast-paced team committed to making a significant impact on IP enforcement globally. If you're passionate about intellectual property protection and eager to face new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in high-stakes OSINT investigations.
• Expertise in advanced OSINT techniques and network protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations into IP infringement using OSINT techniques.
• Analyze network traffic and develop scripts for automation.

Conocimientos

OSINT techniques

Python scripting

network traffic analysis

data mining

social engineering

problem-solving

critical thinking

communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Herramientas

dark web monitoring tools

Descripción del empleo

Senior Investigator, Special Investigations

About IP House

IP House is a platform company backed by a prominent growth-oriented private equity firm, to create a global, technology-enabled services firm providing meaningful IP enforcement outcomes to multinational brands, in partnership with government and law enforcement agencies around the world. We are a fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment, which requires innovative, creative and novel solutions.

Overview of the Role :

Our clients rely on us to fiercely protect their intellectual property. To support the company’s rapid growth, we seek a Senior Investigator for our Special Investigations team to lead complex investigations to dismantle criminal operations worldwide. The ideal candidate has proven success in using OSINT techniques to identify threat actors and attribute their actions. The successful candidate will be able to function in a broad-based, fast-paced, high-energy environment while being capable of executing impactful investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive investigations into potential intellectual property (IP) infringement using advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and methodologies.
• Utilize various online resources, including social media platforms, websites, forums, and dark web monitoring tools, to gather relevant information.
• Leverage effective search strategies to uncover hidden infrastructure and key individuals or organizations engaged in counterfeiting, trademark and copyright infringement, and other IP crimes.
• Analyze code and perform network traffic analysis to understand the functionality of illicit websites, devices, and applications and identify their creators.
• Develop scripts using Python (or similar) to automate repetitive investigative tasks.
• Translate findings into actionable reports summarizing findings and making well-reasoned recommendations for further investigation or enforcement.
• Write detailed criminal referrals based on investigative findings to support legal actions and enforcement efforts.
• Stay current on emerging trends and techniques in the OSINT field and intellectual property infringement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including intelligence analysts, field investigators, attorneys, and law enforcement, to build strong cases.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, effectively communicating complex information and gathering their requirements to ensure alignment on investigative goals.
• Stay current on evolving intellectual property laws and regulations, emerging trends, and technological advancements.

What You’ll Bring :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting high-stakes OSINT investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced OSINT techniques, including social engineering, infiltration, data mining, automation, and dark web analysis.
• Proficiency in network traffic analysis and understanding of network protocols.
• Experience in reading and analyzing code to understand the functionality of websites, devices, and applications.
• Basic proficiency in Python (or similar) to develop scripts for automating investigative tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to tailor reports and presentations with complex findings to diverse audiences, including clients.
• Ability to conduct investigations involving foreign languages.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations, with the ability to translate legal concepts into actionable investigative strategies.
• A passion for intellectual property protection and a strong ethical compass.

We hire the finest talent around the world. Compensation and benefits are competitive and based on location, skill level, and experience.

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