Investigations Analyst

Kennedys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Manchester is seeking an Investigations Analyst to join their Investigations Services Team. The role involves analyzing claims, identifying fraud trends, and supervising a team of analysts. Ideal candidates will have intelligence analysis experience and an understanding of the insurance claims industry. Join us at a rapidly expanding firm that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year intelligence analyst experience.
• Entry level Counter-Fraud experience at an insurer.
• Understanding of the insurance claims industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze claim types and business lines for fraud detection.
• Provide guidance to the team of Analysts.
• Collaborate with industry bodies to validate claims.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Counter-Fraud experience

Open Source research

Tools

iBase

Analyst's Notebook

PowerBi

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Job Overview

Kennedys are seeking to recruit an Investigations Analyst to join the Investigations Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake analysis on a wide range of claim types and business lines, developing and actioning intelligence as well as providing supervision and guidance to the team of Analysts. The role offers the opportunity to work in the identification of insurance fraud trends and complex investigations.

Team

The Investigations Services Team primarily assists the Fraud Team whilst also providing a desktop investigations provision to the wider Kennedys firm and clients. We also collaborate with industry bodies, such as the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and IFED. The team assists in detecting fraud or validating claims, ensuring best practice, effective process and measures to deter and prevent fraud.

Clients

• Large composite Insurers
• London Market Insurers
• Self-insured companies
• EL / PL and motor insurers
• Corporates
• Transport operators and contractors

Cases

• Suspected fraudulent claims
• Validating claims

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year intelligence analyst experience
• Entry level Counter‑Fraud experience at an insurer / within the sector, with an understanding of the insurance claims industry / processes
• Experience of iBase / Analyst's Notebook
• PowerBi or SQL Server Management Studio (not essential but preferred)
• Open Source research skills
• Working knowledge of GDPR and DPA
• Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 47 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

What we offer

We welcome high‑performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Equal Opportunities

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.