Analyst

USA015 Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flex My Way

Career development

Job summary

Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC in Houston, TX, seeks an Analyst to deliver rigorous open-source research and threat assessments for national security clients. The role emphasizes on-site work, client support, and collaboration with TRSS teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in research/analysis, strong writing skills, and a background in risk or KYC reviews. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in research and analysis.
• 2+ years using public records, open source or social media for research.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Background in risk assessments or Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of work, from due diligence assessments to threat management reports.
• Leverage open data and proprietary holdings to develop relevant products.
• Provide on-site client support, including inquiries, ad hoc reporting, and research.
• Produce insightful analysis using public records, open source data and other data sources.
• Communicate actionable insights through data visualization and processing methods.
• Collaborate with client managers and TRSS analysts in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate accountability and ownership of progressively complex tasks.

Skills

Research and analysis

Open-source data

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Public records databases

Social media analysis tools

Job description

Job Description *Please Note: This Analyst position requires work to potentially be performed onsite full time.* Are you passionate about the chance to bring your analysis experience to a world class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to serve and protect our citizens home and abroad? Do you have the skills necessary provide research and expertise to the national security community, the US military, law enforcement, and the private sector? Then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you!

Key Responsibilities

• In this opportunity as an Analyst, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of work, from due diligence assessments to threat management reports.
• We leverage openly available data and our own proprietary holdings to develop relevant, insightful products.
• Provide on-site client support, including but not limited to client inquiries, requests for ad hoc reporting, miscellaneous research, and advice on analytic methods.
• Provide insightful, well-researched analysis and guidance to clients based on rigorous, in-depth analysis using public records, proprietary data, social media data and other open source data.
• Become a practitioner of the latest in research and analytic methodologies, and an expert in TRSS proprietary data and technology solutions who effectively communicates actionable insights through a variety of media, to include data visualization technologies and data processing methods.
• Work closely with client managers and TRSS analysts to develop strong collaborative practices in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and ownership of work, with an emphasis on exhibiting success in accomplishing progressively more complex tasks, projects, and collaborations.
• Participate in analytic development at TRSS, to include mentorship, training and developing analytic best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Position is contingent on the candidate’s ability to clear a customer specific background investigation.
• This position will have access to highly sensitive public record information and as a result, all new hires and current employees in positions of this level will be subject to periodic background checks.
• 3+ years previous work experience relating to research and analysis.
• 2+ years experience using public records, open source and/or social media to support research and analysis.
• Bachelor's required, master's preferred.
• Background in risk assessments, financial risk reviews and/or Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate structures, private equity deals and/or venture capital deals preferred.
• Strong reading and formal writing skills, with demonstrated ability in composition and source evaluation.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated high proficiency using open source and research database tools, with emphasis on incorporating multiple data streams into a single deliverable.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with project team and clients in a collegial and professional manner and respond quickly to their requests.
• U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications #LI-CS1

What’s in it For You?

Hybrid Work Model:

We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:

Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

Career Development and Growth