Open Source / Public Records Researcher - Remote

BIA’s Investment Intelligence business line is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in conducting open source research and identifying sources to provide insight to help our clients make investment decisions. As a new hire, you will work closely with the Director of Open Source Collection and project managers to conduct independent open source research and identify appropriate sources. You will develop online research and writing skills. Since BIA is an entrepreneurial company, your work will directly contribute to the growth and success of the business and, if you excel, you will frequently be given opportunities to stretch your project management, leadership and client-facing skills and grow your responsibilities.

The ideal candidate finds doing open source research online and in public records databases stimulating, has an investigative mindset, and has the ability to think outside the box when presented with challenging situations. They are interested in doing due diligence work for clients in the financial services sector, developing open source research skills, and working with others in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Use open source databases and conduct due diligence online and through social media profiles to analyze publicly available information on individuals and companies.
• Identify relevant individuals in a company and/or industry through resume databases and online.
• Write reports that include a concise overview of information collected.
• Use rigorous analytical thought processes to discern the availability of public information.

Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and multi-task across and among multiple client projects.

• Strong time-management skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Familiarity with open source databases similar to LexisNexis, WestLaw, Factiva, Bloomberg Law, etc.
• Ability to quickly analyze information and summarize in a report for external distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to learn rapidly.
• Comfortable receiving direct feedback.
• Self-motivated and able to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines., * Bachelor’s degree required. All majors considered. Coursework in business, international relations, history and other relevant subjects preferred.
• Multilingual candidates a plus.
• Early career professionals with three to four years of directly related work experience ideal.

Business Intelligence Advisors, Inc. (“BIA”) is an independent investment research firm that provides a unique edge to institutional investors and hedge funds. BIA uses its proprietary behavioral assessment methodology, developed by U.S. intelligence professionals, to critically analyze the language and behaviors from company disclosures to ascertain for investors when management teams are conveying incomplete and unreliable information.