Associate Analyst & Researcher – OSINT & Cyber Investigations

North Quay Holdings; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with OSINT tools

Learning directly from industry professionals

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A boutique investigations firm in London is seeking a motivated Associate Analyst & Researcher. You will engage in online investigations and analysis to assess digital risks. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates in Cyber Security or related fields, with some OSINT experience. Join a supportive team and make a real impact in the world of cyber investigations.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or Junior Analyst from a Cyber Security/Intelligence background.
• Some experience with OSINT from academic work, internships or personal projects.
• Knowledge of networking, attack surfaces, vulnerabilities or threat actors.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct online investigations.
• Analyse digital footprints.
• Assess risks facing individuals and organisations online.

Skills

Curiosity

Investigative mindset

Confidentiality

Integrity

Education

Degree in Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking or related

Job description

Associate Analyst & Researcher – OSINT & Cyber Investigations

📍London (Hybrid) | Full Time

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for open-source intelligence, digital investigations and the fast-moving world of cyber threats? We’re looking for a curious and motivated Associate Analyst & Researcher to join us at North Quay Holdings, a boutique investigations firm based in central London.

About Us

At North Quay, we help clients understand and manage their digital risk. We work where open-source intelligence, cyber security and multiple other intelligence sources meet, using publicly available information to uncover insights that protect people and organisations online. Our work is driven by curiosity, critical thinking and a strong ethical approach. We believe intelligence should always be used for good.

The Role

As an Associate Analyst & Researcher, you will support and conduct online investigations, analyse digital footprints and help assess the risks facing individuals and organisations in the online space. You will also contribute to projects related to data breaches, credential exposure and attack surface mapping, applying your skills in a real‑world context. From day one you will use industry‑standard tools and work alongside a small, experienced team who will support your development with hands‑on mentoring and training.

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate in Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Intelligence Studies or a related subject, or Junior Analyst from a Cyber Security/Intelligence background
• Some experience with OSINT from academic work, internships or personal projects
• A background in Cyber Investigations and knowledge of networking, attack surfaces, vulnerabilities or threat actors
• The investigative mindset needed to pivot off identifiers, connect seemingly unrelated pieces of information and follow leads through complex investigations
• Confidentiality and Integrity should be at the core of everything you do
• Above all, a curious mind and a genuine interest in how information moves online

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing team working on meaningful investigations
• Get hands‑on experience with OSINT and cyber investigation tools
• Learn directly from industry professionals in a collaborative environment
• See the real impact of your work from day one

How to Apply

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short note about what draws you to OSINT and cyber investigations and why you want to build a career in this space.