Analyst, Investigations

Schillings is a multidisciplinary advisory firm with expertise in reputation, privacy and security. We work with UK and international clients to successfully manage high-stakes opportunities and threats, using a unique combination of capabilities: legal; intelligence; communications; security and diplomacy.

We believe everyone has a right to fair treatment of their reputation, to a reasonable expectation of privacy and to feel safe. Our experts sit within their specialist team but day-to-day work in multidisciplinary teams solving client problems.

Because we are a growth business, opportunities appear in all areas and at all levels. We have the largest team of specialist media lawyers in the world, an expanding Intelligence & Investigations team, a growing Critical Risks unit, an evolving Digital Resilience practice, and a new communications agency – Schillings Communications – that will grow significantly in the next three years.

Schillings is a collaborative, fun and welcoming place to work, with a positive culture, strong values and a developed service ethic. We require commitment, diligence, agility and professionalism, and in return provide competitive packages and incredibly stimulating and interesting work.

Job Title: Analyst, Investigations

As an Analyst, you will have strong research skills and a problem-solving investigative mindset. You will conduct thorough and accurate open source (OSINT) research across multiple jurisdictions on a variety of matters – ranging from privacy exposure assessments to asset tracing to threat analysis and complex investigative and intelligence gathering assignments.

You will support and help develop investigative strategies by analysing information in a creative manner; considering innovative ways to uncover information; test the validity and accuracy of sources; and determine how to most effectively and clearly convey research results.

Analysts are responsible for drafting memos and reports in a detailed and clear manner and as required, will prepare other materials, such as data visualisations. Given the often fast-paced nature of Schillings’ work, individuals who are highly responsive, detail-oriented and excel at time management will be particularly successful in this role.

Role Accountabilities

• Conduct in-depth public records research across a wide range of jurisdictions, databases, and platforms by deploying creative research strategies and methodologies.
• Produce high quality research and analysis for clients and colleagues which addresses key problems, questions, and objectives – often at pace.
• Produce excellent and accurate work product, in written and visual formats.
• Provide recommendations to enhance the team’s research skills and deliverables.
• Assist with informal and formal team training.
• Identifying new opportunities to develop the overall research offering and help to bring these to fruition.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

• Russian and/or Mandarin language skills.
• 2+ years experience working in a consultancy/intelligence team conducting complex investigations, providing crisis response and/or conducting risk analyses.
• Experience conducting OSINT research across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional written communication and persuasive drafting skills; uses succinct, clear writing with excellent spelling and grammar; and presents well-structured research and arguments aimed to fulfil client objectives.
• Ability to work diligently and calmly under pressure and respond nimbly to urgent requests and competing deadlines.
• Interest and awareness in current affairs, including geopolitical developments.
• Intrinsically curious and hungry to find out information. Demonstrates investigative persistence and exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Demonstrates financial literacy, including an ability to analyse corporate structures and interpret company accounts.
• Desire to keep current with new investigative tools, methods, sources, and challenges.
• Familiarity with analytical software such as i2 or Videris is advantageous.
• Comfortable proposing ways to best present information (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrates awareness of how public record information can be used by adverse parties.
• Understands basic data protection principles, privacy laws, and other legal and ethical requirements for conducting investigations.
• Strong desire to provide exceptional service to internal and external clients, often under pressure.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – if you are driven and want to achieve your best then we will give you the platform and support to succeed.

Please let us know if there are any extenuating circumstances we should consider, or any adjustments we may need to make to our selection process, when making your application.