Forensic Accounting Research Analyst | European Coverage

CFRA Research; United Kingdom; 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. The role involves conducting and publishing detailed research, engaging with clients, and performing financial analysis. This position is remote, open to candidates in the U.S. or U.K., offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Sick Days

PTO

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Performance Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance, auditing, or accounting.
• Strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Experience in presentation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous analysis of European public company financial data.
• Publish impactful reports for investment managers and hedge funds.
• Engage with clients regarding analyzed companies and industry issues.

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Research

Analytical Skills

Education

CPA

CFA

MBA

Job description

Forensic Accounting Research Analyst | European Coverage

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Overview

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 assist clients in making sound investment and risk management decisions. We are an independent, entrepreneurial company with a 30-year track record.

Role Description

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. The research will involve qualitative and quantitative analysis, including 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, open to candidates in the U.S. or U.K. CFRA maintains workspaces 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 risks.
• Publish impactful reports for investment managers, hedge funds, and other clients detailing research findings.
• 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.

Required Skills and Experience

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

Benefits

• Sick Days, PTO, Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, pension

About CFRA

CFRA is an independent investment insights and data analytics company providing actionable research across various sectors and asset classes. With over 2,000 clients worldwide, CFRA offers comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis, including recent acquisitions that enhance its research capabilities. Our mission is to deliver independent, differentiated, and actionable insights to help clients make better investment and business decisions.

Additional Information

Position level: Mid-Senior; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Research, Analyst, IT. We encourage referrals as they increase your chances of interview opportunities. Location: London, England, or remote in the U.S. or U.K.