Research Analyst

Overview:

Full-time research analyst position specializing in investigations, due diligence, and litigation support. Conducts research and reports findings as assigned. Limited hybrid option available after introductory period.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gather relevant data efficiently and effectively.

• Identify and/or locate search subject using specialized databases and various resource tools.

• Collect data and verify information through public record research.

• Accurately and concisely report information

• Prepare reports using excellent written English with few typos or grammatical and punctuation errors.

• Analyze data in accordance with federal and state laws.

• Maintain and update daily records and job status reports with few to no errors.

• Familiarity with e-mail protocol, use of templates, and other common word processing programs.

• Provide research and reporting assistance to colleagues as needed.

• Communicate appropriately and in a timely way with colleagues, clients, and third parties.

• Perform all tasks with care and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Strong research and writing skills.

• Ability to analyze data and make connections.

• Excellent proofreading skills.

• Exceptional attention-to-detail.

• Strong organizational skills.

• High level of curiosity, resourcefulness, and tenacity to “figure things out.”

• Creativity and flexibility in addressing specific case or project needs with the ability to pivot quickly to different priorities.

• Exercise discretion in the handling, retention, and communication of confidential and sensitive information.

• Strongly self-directed but with the ability to work respectfully and professionally with others.

• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree is required. Comparable experience may be substituted at AFG’s discretion.

Preferred but not required:

• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian.

• Proficiency with public record, investigative, and financial research resources such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, TLO, EDGAR/SEC and government-administered civil litigation, criminal record, property, and corporate registration databases.

• Postgraduate degree.

Physical requirements:

•  Minimal lifting or carrying; significant sitting/standing required to conduct research. Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.

Applied Facts Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.