Investigative Due Diligence Analyst

Sloaneshorey; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory company is looking for an Investigative Due Diligence Analyst. Ideal candidates are intellectually curious graduates with strong research and writing skills. The position entails analyzing regulatory risks and requires fluency in English and another language, with experience in investigations being beneficial. Candidates will collaborate on challenging research tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English in a professional context.
• Fluency in at least one additional language, preferably Arabic, German, or others.
• Prior experience in a research or investigations context is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and media analysis on companies and individuals.
• Draft clear reports for compliance and investment decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior researchers on complex assignments.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analysis

Attention to detail

Time Management

Education

Master’s degree in history, politics, international relations, law, or languages

Job description

Investigative Due Diligence Analyst
Languages: Arabic, German, Russian, Mandarin, or Portuguese strongly preferred

We are seeking intellectually curious and commercially aware graduates to join the investigative due diligence team of a leading advisory company.

This role involves researching and analysing reputational, regulatory, and integrity risks linked to individuals, companies, and transactions across global markets.

Suitable for early-career professionals with a qualitative research degree – in history, politics, languages or other similar fields – and be multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and media analysis on companies and individuals across multiple jurisdictions
• Identify and assess red flags including corruption, political exposure, sanctions, litigation, and reputational concerns
• Draft clear and concise written reports for use in compliance, legal, and investment decision-making
• Collaborate with senior researchers to address complex, multi-jurisdictional assignments
• Develop regional or thematic expertise in areas such as offshore structuring, enforcement actions, or sector-specific risks
• Support training, client delivery, and business development initiatives as experience grows

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in history, politics, international relations, law, or languages
• Fluency in written and spoken English in a professional context
• Fluency in at least one additional language, preferably: Arabic, German, Russian, Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish, or Portuguese
• Prior experience in a research or investigations context (academic, journalistic, commercial, or legal) is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and written presentation

Suitable candidates are those who:

• Demonstrate strong research and writing skills under time pressure
• Have an interest in global affairs, political risk, and regulatory issues
• Are confident handling sensitive or ambiguous information sources
• Are comfortable working on multiple assignments simultaneously

SLOANE | SHOREY
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