Senior Analyst

Forward Global

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with 5% company

Group Term Life Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Paid parking or transportation

Professional development

Paid holidays

Employee wellness resources

Job summary

Forward Global seeks a Senior Analyst to conduct U.S. and international investigative due diligence for financial, legal, and corporate clients. The role requires strong analytical ability and experience leading complex investigations with a focus on quality and compliance.

You will oversee research for pre-investment activities, corporate contests, and potential litigation, mentoring junior staff where needed. Strong English writing and cross-border records research are essential.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a field related to research and writing (IR/affairs, journalism, political science, law).
Two to four years of experience in due diligence, investigations, or corporate intelligence required.

Responsibilities

Experience conducting investigative research for pre-investment, M&A, corporate contests, or litigation/arbitration.
Mastery of open-source and public records research across U.S. and international sources (e.g., LexisNexis, Factiva, PACER, regulatory filings).
Ability to independently conduct complex research and investigative projects.
Guarantee the integrity, accuracy, and thoroughness of research.
Excellent English-language writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Capacity to accept/apply feedback professionally and adapt to new situations.
Experience in financial or legal sectors is a plus.
Professional working proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.

Skills

Analytical ability

Open-source research

English writing

Investigative research

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

Tools

LexisNexis

Factiva

PACER

Job description

About Us

Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Abidjan, and Brussels. We are 450+ international strategists, communicators, and creators who achieve mission-critical objectives for public and private clients worldwide. We do so by helping global leaders, businesses, and institutions better understand, navigate, and mitigate risk, enhancing decision-making and strengthening our clients’ strategic positions.

Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. The seamless integration of government affairs, strategic communications, corporate investigations, strategic intelligence, political risk, and digital storytelling is integral to Forward Global’s work.

Position Overview

Forward Global’s investigations team is seeking a talented and experienced individual to conduct U.S. and international investigative due diligence research for a wide range of financial, legal, and corporate clients. This position requires a highly motivated and seasoned researcher with a strong analytical ability, two to four years of corporate investigations industry experience, and an investigative mindset.

Senior Analysts are responsible for conducting complex and high-stakes investigations. They will lead and execute investigations in support of due diligence, litigation (including tracing assets), corporate contests (including proxy battles and hostile takeovers), political risk analysis, and market entry.

Senior Analysts may also have additional responsibilities, including quality control, training, client relations, business development, project oversight and/or people management. The firm also relies on Senior Analysts to provide mentorship and guidance to Analyst-level employees.

Key Responsibilities

Experience conducting investigative research in support of pre-investment/M&A transactions, corporate contests, or litigation and/or arbitration
Mastery of open-source and public records research, including experience using a wide range of U.S. and international public record resources (e.g., LexisNexis, Factiva, PACER, regulatory filings, civil and criminal records, property records, etc.)
Ability to independently conduct complex research and investigative projects
Strong investigative skills and ability to guarantee the integrity, accuracy, and thoroughness of research
Excellent English-language writing, presentation, and communication skills
Capacity to adapt to new situations and accept/apply feedback in a professional manner
Intellectual curiosity
Professional working proficiency in a foreign language (reading, writing) is a plus
Experience in financial or legal sectors is a plus

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) with an emphasis on research and writing skills, including international relations/affairs, journalism, political science, law, or other related areas of study
Two to four years of experience in the due diligence, investigations, and corporate intelligence industry is required

Closing

At Forward Global, we believe complex challenges require diverse perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints can contribute meaningfully to solving our clients’ most pressing strategic, geopolitical, and reputational challenges. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and that each colleague brings unique insight and expertise to the work we do.

Every day, our teams drive impact by advising organizations operating in complex environments around the world. We strive to build a culture grounded in respect, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration, where individuals feel empowered to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously learn from one another.

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