Job Description

The Role

As part of the Research Operations team, the primary task of a Research Analyst is to create comprehensive profiles on wealthy individuals. The profiles require extensive online research in all available sources and contain information on various aspects of an individual\xe2\x80\x99s life \xe2\x80\x93 including their career history, a net worth estimate, interesting facts about the individual, and their known associates. The information contained in the profiles is then used by our clients to further their business interests (e.g. by helping an NGO identify donors, or a luxury brand reach customers). Extensive training is provided to all Research Analysts prior to their commencing work on profiles.

Responsibilities

Expertise in conducting in-depth, secondary research using all available resources in the public domain and open-source intelligence
Extensive data collection, verification, and analysis
Synthesis of all available data into various sections of a comprehensive profile
Creation of a cohesive narrative of an individual\xe2\x80\x99s life and career history
Development of regional approaches and methods to facilitate targeted research according to distinct circumstances
Identification of risk factors and other related considerations, including PEPs, political activity, and significant litigation
Production of various reports and company products, including Name Checks, Standard Dossiers, Pilot Dossiers, Enhanced Due Diligence Dossiers, and Corporate Due Diligence Reports
Company valuations, calculations of the net worth estimate, and identification of assets
Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree in any field or an equivalent qualification
Excellent command of both written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage
Ability to focus and conduct research in a productive, thorough, and efficient manner
Computer literacy and basic experience using Microsoft Excel and Word
A sense of curiosity, along with a general interest in world affairs and current events
The ability to work independently and with others as needed
We offer remote working (within the country) as well as a 4.5-day work week \xe2\x80\x93 Friday afternoons are off!

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Wealth-X

The global leader in wealth information and insight, Wealth-X partners with leading prestige brands across the financial services, luxury, not-for-profit and higher-education industries to fuel strategic decision-making in sales, marketing and compliance. Wealth-X boasts the world\xe2\x80\x99s most extensive collection of records on wealthy individuals and produces unparalleled data analysis to help organizations uncover, understand, and engage their target audience, as well as mitigate risk. Founded in 2010, with staff across North America, Europe and Asia, Wealth-X provides unique data, analysis, and counsel to a growing roster of over 500 clients, worldwide.

Wealth-X Values

Our values represent and govern us in every aspect of of work \xe2\x80\x93 from our interactions with colleagues, providing solutions for our clients, to how we make decisions throughout Wealth-X.

We strive to incorporate these five values into everything we do:

Family \xe2\x80\x93 we strive to be an inclusive, collaborative, and caring workplace.
Intelligence \xe2\x80\x93 we strive to be savvy and sophisticated in our work, our interactions, and our decision-making.
Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 we strive to always be transparent, honest, and trustworthy.
Innovative \xe2\x80\x93 we strive to think outside of the box and develop creative solutions.
Dynamic \xe2\x80\x93 we strive to be a positive, passionate, and tenacious workforce and company.
Bachelor\'s or Equivalent