Forensic Accounting Research Analyst | European Coverage

CFRA; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in forensic accounting research seeks a Forensic Accounting Research Analyst to cover European public companies in the industrial and technology sectors. This role involves conducting detailed analysis and publishing reports for institutional clients, with a focus on identifying financial risks. The position is remote, open to candidates in the U.S. or U.K., and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Sick Days

PTO

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance

Competitive Pay

Performance Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance, auditing, or accounting disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous analysis of European industrial and technology public company financial data.
• Publish high-impact reports detailing research findings for clients.

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Communication

Research

Teamwork

Education

CPA

CFA

MBA

Job description

Forensic Accounting Research Analyst | European Coverage

Department: Forensic Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

CFRA is the global leader in forensic accounting research, analytics, and advisory services. Our mission is to uncover red flags based on poor quality reported financial results, weak operational metrics, or corporate governance issues to help clients make informed investment and risk management decisions. We are an independent, entrepreneurial company with a 30-year track record.

We are seeking a forensic accounting research analyst to cover European listed public companies, focusing on the industrial and technology sectors.

The analyst will conduct and publish forensic accounting research on specific companies and industries for dissemination to institutional investor clients. This research will involve qualitative and quantitative analysis, including rigorous financial statement analysis and interpretation of company-specific and sector-specific data. The analyst will also respond to ad hoc client inquiries and communicate research findings regularly both virtually and in person.

This is a remote role, and candidates based in the U.S. or U.K. are considered. CFRA maintains offices in Washington, DC, and London, England.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous analysis of European industrial and technology public company financial data, news, and other information to identify potential risks.
• Publish high-impact reports detailing research findings for clients such as investment managers and hedge funds.
• Engage with clients regarding analyzed companies, industry issues, and accounting topics.
• Collaborate with European and industry-specific sector teams.
• Perform custom research projects for clients as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• 4+ years of experience in finance, auditing, or accounting disciplines.
• Experience researching, analyzing, or auditing companies.
• Strong background in financial statement analysis.
• Credentials such as CPA, CFA, or MBA are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
• Experience in presentation delivery, comfortable discussing analysis and methodology with prospects and clients.
• Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events.

Benefits

• Sick Days
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Performance Bonus
• Pension