Investigative Research Analyst

About the role

• This is an independent contractor opportunity, open to qualified candidates globally. Approved analysts join the Alias analyst marketplace, where they can view and accept assignments that match their expertise, language skills, and availability. Compensation is paid on a per-assignment basis. As a due diligence firm, we hold ourselves to the same standards we deliver. Approved analysts are subject to background verification before joining the marketplace.

What you'll do

• Researching subjects in public records databases, court systems, corporate registries, and open-source resources across multiple jurisdictions
• Identifying risk indicators, discrepancies, patterns, and investigative leads
• Meeting quality standards and turnaround times on each assignment
• Communicating with the Alias team over chat, video, and shared documents

Qualifications

• Prior experience in due diligence, enhanced due diligence (EDD), AML/KYC investigations, or corporate intelligence
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and sound investigative judgment
• Hands-on experience with public records and open source research
• Ability to handle several assignments at once in a deadline-driven environment while staying accurate
• Comfort working remotely and collaborating virtually
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and investigative curiosity

Preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual (please list your languages and proficiency levels)
• Knowledge of due diligence databases such as LexisNexis, CLEAR, TLO, and OpenCorporates
• Bachelor's degree (Criminal Justice, International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Business, or a related field preferred)

Technology-driven Investigations

Alias Intelligence is a technology-forward investigative firm that combines experienced analysts with modern research tools, automation, and artificial intelligence. Investigations are completed within our proprietary case management and research platform, which centralizes case workflows, reporting, quality review, communication, and investigative resources in a single environment.

Our platform incorporates AI-assisted tools that help streamline data organization, document review, workflow management, and quality assurance, allowing analysts to spend more time focusing on investigative analysis and less time on administrative tasks.

While technology enhances efficiency and helps surface relevant information, successful investigations still depend on analyst judgment, critical thinking, source verification, and attention to detail. We believe the strongest due diligence outcomes come from experienced investigators empowered by exceptional technology.