Associate, Vcheck Intelligence

Associates are responsible for leading and managing multiple assignments from start to finish, conducting extensive Internet, database, and media research into companies and individuals to provide our clients with an accurate assessment of the overall reputation of a subject company and its principals
Conduct in-depth research in English and other local languages, regarding companies and individuals using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources the internet, and human intelligence
Analyze research, organize findings and synthesize relevant information; integrate human intelligence findings with public records information to create a seamless narrative
Write well structured, logical and objective reports regarding assessments on the status, legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of a company and its principals with minimal edits required
This role will initially be dedicated 100% to research and report writing with opportunities to participate in quality assurance and research resource management 20% of the time.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
1-3 years of professional due diligence industry work experience with extensive experience in U.S. and international public records research is required to be considered
Undergraduate or graduate degree in International Relations/Affairs, Political Science, Regional Studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Law, Business or other related areas of study
Professional fluency in English and professional proficiency in a foreign language preferred currently looking for candidates with experience conducting investigative research in Arabic, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Italian or German
Ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments; while evaluating sources against each other to provide information from the best evidence
Research tenacity and superb attention to detail
Exceptional critical thinking skills and an investigative mindset
Experience with using U.S. investigative databases and exploiting public record resources
Proven experience identifying adverse and risk-relevant information
Excellent writing and editing skills