Investigative Analyst - Due Diligence & Global Risk

About the role

Exiger Global Public Sector is hiring investigative analysts at multiple experience levels in Richmond, VA, to support a mission-critical U.S. government program on strategic infrastructure and economic development worldwide. The work ensures that government-supported projects are built with trusted partners and protected from corruption, fraud, foreign influence and other risks. The position is hybrid and client-facing.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and open-source investigations on companies, individuals, beneficial owners, project sponsors, contractors and other third parties across global markets.
• Analyze corporate ownership, control structures, business affiliations, government connections and potential foreign influence, with particular attention to China, Russia and other high-risk jurisdictions.
• Identify and assess concerns involving sanctions, corruption, fraud, money laundering, political exposure, criminal activity, regulatory enforcement, litigation, adverse media and reputational risk.
• Follow investigative leads, resolve conflicting information and use Exiger's AI-enabled technology and external sources to find relevant findings.
• Evaluate source reliability and clearly distinguish verified facts from allegations, unresolved reporting or analytical judgments.
• Translate complex findings into clear, concise, thoroughly sourced assessments that support government investment decisions.
• Manage multiple investigations with strict turnaround times and reporting standards, and take part in peer review and quality control.
• Communicate directly with customer stakeholders to clarify requirements, discuss findings and provide analytical context.

Required profile

• Professional experience in a research-intensive field such as due diligence, investigations, KYC/AML, compliance, corporate intelligence, journalism or open-source intelligence; requirements vary by level.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status and ability to complete federal background screening.
• Preferred: experience with beneficial ownership, government affiliations, foreign influence, or cross-border business relationships; familiarity with corporate registries, sanctions and watchlist databases, adverse-media platforms, trade or shipping records; knowledge of international trade, infrastructure, development finance, supply chains or third-party risk; experience supporting a government customer; foreign-language skills.

Required skills

• Strong investigative and analytical skills, including following leads, evaluating sources and reconciling conflicting information.
• Clear, concise, accurately sourced written assessments.
• Attention to detail with complex, incomplete or sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfort learning and using new databases, research tools and AI-enabled technology.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Discretionary time off with no maximum.
• Wellness stipends and programming.
• Career development opportunities and education reimbursement.