Investigative Due Diligence Analyst

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 Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle. Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, compliance, and resilience, to post-event investigations and crisis response. Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307 #J-18808-Ljbffr