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, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.

Position Overview

Forward Global's due diligence and corporate investigations team is searching for an Analyst, Investigations. The Analyst will conduct investigative due diligence and public records investigations for a wide range of financial, corporate, and legal clients. Successful candidates will utilize qualitative analysis and open-source investigative tools to draft reports that clients will use for pre-investment and operational due diligence, candidate vetting, litigation and arbitration support, and research into companies and individuals, among other bespoke engagements.

Analysts are responsible for the entirety of their research process, report writing, and ensuring that quality reports are delivered to our clients. We anticipate that Analysts may also take on other internal management or business development projects that may arise according to their specific career interests and expertise. This position requires a highly motivated candidate with excellent research and writing skills, a robust analytical ability, and a strong commitment to advancing within our organization. We believe in fostering a collegial and constructive professional environment, in which Analysts will have access to industry-leading mentorship and training opportunities to accelerate their professional development within our fast-growing suite of investigations, intelligence, and risk offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent English-language writing skills

• Familiarity with open-source and public records research in the U.S.

• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and efficiently and accurately summarize information from multiple sources

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

• Intellectual curiosity combined with elite critical thinking, research and writing skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks, be attentive to detail, and meet deadlines

• Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to grow within our research and investigations team

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

• Professional background in finance, law, journalism, and/or interest in conducting source interviews are a plus

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

• Candidates with one to three years of experience are eligible for the Analyst role. Past experience in research and writing-oriented roles is required; past experience within the due diligence and investigations industry is a plus

• Candidates for the Analyst role will be based out of Forward Global’s Washington DC office under a hybrid remote/in-person working schedule.

Benefits & Pay

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 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 the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.