Analyst

Division: Investigations, Security and Diplomacy (ISD)

Job Title: Analyst, Investigations

Reporting to: Associate, Investigations

Job Purpose:

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.

You will deliver work product directly to firm-wide matter managers. There will be opportunities to work closely across teams, including Legal, Digital Resilience and Strategic Communications.

You will be provided on-the-job training to support your development as an investigator. This training will include sessions on public domain research techniques and the use of key databases and social media platforms, among other topics. In addition, the Investigations, Security and Diplomacy team prides itself on close collaboration and communication; there is continuous knowledge-sharing on research techniques, technical knowledge, and investigative experiences amongst team members across various forums.

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.
• Conduct ongoing media and online monitoring to identify emerging risks, issues, and opportunities, delivering timely insights and analysis to clients and colleagues.
• Identifying new opportunities to develop the overall research offering and help to bring these to fruition.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Arabic language skills are essential and French language skills are desirable.
• 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. This includes knowledge of country-specific public records as well as open-source tools and databases.
• 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.