About Forward Global

Forward Global is a leading international risk and reputation management group. We design custom solutions for global corporations, law firms, litigation funders, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments, international associations, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

Our group brings together over 350 advisors with diverse backgrounds in international strategy, communications, politics, policy, and digital content creation. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we also have offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.

Position Overview

Forward Global is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Analyst 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 detail-oriented and seasoned researcher with a strong analytical ability, around three to six years of industry experience, and an investigative mindset.

Senior Analysts are responsible for executing investigations in support of litigation (including asset traces), corporate contests (including proxy battles and hostile takeovers), political risk and market entry projects, and investigative due diligence matters.  

Senior Analysts will also be called upon to take charge of additional operational responsibilities, which may include: quality control, training, client relations, business development, or personnel management. Senior Analysts typically provide mentorship and guidance to Analyst-level employees.

Requirements

• Mastery of open-source and public records research, including past 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 execute complex, large-scale research and investigative projects

• Intellectual curiosity, elite investigative skills and the ability to produce reports that are exceptional in their accuracy, thoroughness and analysis

• Excellent English-language writing, presentation, and communication skills

• Track record of managing personnel and/or quality control processes while meeting strict deadlines 

• Capacity to adapt to new situations and accept/apply feedback in a professional manner

• Intellectual curiosity

• Experience conducting investigative research in support of pre-investment/M&A transactions, corporate contests, or litigation and/or arbitration is a plus

• Past experience in financial or legal sectors is a plus

• Professional working proficiency in a foreign language (reading, writing) is a plus, particularly in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese

Ideal Candidate

• Undergraduate or (preferably) graduate degree with an emphasis on research and writing skills; including international relations/affairs, journalism, political science, law, or other related areas of study

• Three to six years of experience, preferably in the due diligence, investigations, and corporate intelligence industry

Benefits & Pay

Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000 annual base

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance through CareFirst, with 80% employer contribution and 20% employee pre-tax contribution

• Hybrid work environment

• Company-sponsored Group Term Life Insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor matching: 100% company match up to 5%, with immediate vesting

• Flexible Paid Time Off (Flex PTO)

• Paid parking and/or commuter benefits

• Complimentary office snacks and beverages

Forward Global welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.