Research Analyst

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Regular Full-Time Professional New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

Guidepost Solutions is seeking a full-time desktop Research Analyst to conduct complex open-source intelligence (OSINT) and public-record research in support of investigations, litigation, due diligence, and other client matters. The Research Analyst scopes research requests, identifies appropriate sources and methodologies, analyzes and verifies information, and prepares clear, accurate, client-ready work product. The role also supports project execution by coordinating assignments, tracking deadlines and project phases, maintaining organized matter files, communicating status and research limitations, and helping ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

• Conduct background investigations and other research assignments using OSINT techniques, public records, and approved research tools and databases, including TLO, IRB, CLEAR, Pen Link, Lexis Nexis, and Westlaw.
• Scope research requests and identify appropriate sources, search strategies, and methodologies based on the client matter and project objectives.
• Conduct public-record research to locate civil, criminal, probate, regulatory, and administrative proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify, collect, and analyze court records, corporate and business records, media, social media, and other relevant sources for credibility, timeliness, relevance, and significance.
• Verify identities, identify related entities and associates, and obtain information used to locate witnesses or other parties relevant to a client matter.
• Draft and finalize concise, clear, and comprehensive client-ready reports, chronologies, exhibits, source lists, and other supporting materials.
• Based on project scope, interview subjects and witnesses, coordinate technical support, and submit orders for document retrieval.
• Support business development and marketing efforts by researching companies, persons, or business areas
• Collaborate with researchers, investigators, and other project team members to exchange ideas, coordinate work, and strengthen findings.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, client instructions, contractual restrictions, database terms of use, and the Company’s ethical and professional standards, while remaining current on OSINT methods and database capabilities.
• Perform administrative tasks, including timekeeping, receipts, and invoices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and investigative information and follow applicable laws, database terms of use, and Company ethical standards.
• Analytical and critical thinking, research judgment, and intellectual curiosity.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Time management, prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• Collaboration, client service, responsiveness, and adaptability.
• Discretion, confidentiality, sound professional judgment, and ethical practice.
• Proficiency with research databases, Microsoft Office, and digital research, collaboration, and case-management tools.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of OSINT and public-records research experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of digital research and collaboration tools.
• Experience locating, retrieving, and analyzing public records and using legal or investigative research databases.
• Demonstrated ability to assess…