Jobs

Main Purpose

Conduct extensive Internet, database, and open source research into individuals and companies to provide our clients with an accurate assessment of the status, legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of the subjects and their business interests.

To ensure all information received is researched, evaluated, analysed, developed and recorded appropriately.

This role will require you to read and interpret information in Russian .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct global research to verify available information and identify further information relevant to the task
• Carry out effective open source research whilst utilising internal data sources to support the investigative process
• Liaise with appropriate external agencies, partners and contractors to identify relevant information
• Ensure all information obtained is collated and summarised, with all supporting documents recorded for assessment and review
• Identify red flags and ascertain further lines of enquiry to ensure all relevant information is captured
• Contextualise environmental factors which may affect the suitability of the individual or company under review
• Interpret and analyse information and intelligence gathered from numerous databases and third-party sources to draw inferences via a thorough reasoned process
• Present findings and key information in a report format, in a clear, logical manner, which enable FACT clients to make reasoned, well-informed decisions
• Work with internal teams and independently, whilst contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of business objective

Requirements

Essential:

• Excellent attention-to-detail, with a methodical approach when dealing with various information sources.
• Strong essay and report-writing skills, with the ability to structure information in a coherent format.
• A naturally questioning and curious mind, willing to use your initiative and go further to establish the facts.
• Previous experience in a research or analytical role
• Fluent in Russian

Desirable:

• An interest in international politics, finance, crime and security would be beneficial.
• Although not essential, knowledge of a foreign language would be desirable (particularly Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi or Turkish).

This is an office based role that is initially through an agency with the possibility of going permanent after 3 – 6 months.