OSINT Researcher

Hydrogen are working with one of the world leaders in their market who are ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Their top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience.

Their marketing team are looking for a number of OSINT Researchers to join their research team or a full time permanent basis. This is a hybrid position so the successful candidate will be working in their London (Holborn) office at least 3 days a week.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting a wide variety of open source and database research;
• Analysing and assessing the results of that research; and
• Writing up the findings concisely for dissemination to management and other relevant internal parties.

The research could include:

• Corporate due diligence;
• Identifying developments in international regulatory and financial markets;
• Market intelligence;
• Identifying and analysing wider political/economic factors in a variety of markets; and a variety of other ad hoc and short-notice tasks to support the work of the Research team and wider business.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with and knowledge of open source online research techniques, alongside a willingness and ability to learn how to use new tools
• Persistence, tenacity and clarity of thought
• An investigative mindset, with the enthusiasm to pursue and identify hard to find information on a variety of subjects
• A clear and concise writing style, with an ability to identify germane issues in new subjects and communicate these clearly and concisely to a senior audience
• Familiarity with online search and mapping tools such as Videris and i2, and databases such as Factiva and TraceIQ, is an advantage but not essential

Experience

• Significant proven professional experience of online research is a major plus. In the absence of that, other proven research experience and achievements are also helpful
• Some experience in the corporate/financial/due diligence research industries or associated professions is also a plus, but they will consider new graduates with significant proven research experience and research achievements
• An interest in the collation and manipulation of mass data is also a plus, but the key characteristic is passion and enthusiasm for research and finding information

What you get in return:

For starters, a competitive salary, medical insurance, and pension fund.

You get to work with a dynamic, fast-growing company that rewards talent, initiative and creativity and offers rapid career progression. Additional paid days-off and the opportunity to work with one of the smartest teams on the market.

Interested? Apply online with your most up to date CV!