Investigative Analyst

Investigative Analyst

Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients be in a position of strength in today’s business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax, and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and the brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.

Withum’s Forensic and Valuation Services practice prides themselves in understanding their clients’ business strategy and needs; assisting companies in meeting business requirements related to valuation, risk management, transfer pricing, economic analysis, and model validation. Withum professionals help clients make forward-thinking decisions about strategy, operations, and compliance; and create long-lasting value.

We are currently seeking an Investigative Analyst Associate to join the Private Investigations group within Withum’s Forensic and Valuation Services team in either our New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Whippany, NJ; or Saddle Brook, NJ office.

Investigative Analysts work on a variety of assignments, including taking substantial responsibility for performing public record background research relative to individuals and business entities associated with litigation matters in which our clients are named parties. Analysts prepare comprehensive reports of their research findings for our clients, and strive to provide them with information that is material and beneficial to the clients’ specific cases. Additionally,  Analysts assist in a wide range of investigative projects that may, or may not, be related to civil litigation at all.  

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture, and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients, as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How you'll spend your time:

• Researching subjects of investigations through public record databases, including LexisNexis, to identify assets and other pertinent information, such as: associated addresses; properties owned; professional licenses; employment affiliations; criminal history; and liens & judgements
• Querying the federal court PACER system for possible bankruptcies, or criminal and civil court records
• Researching individual counties where the subject resided, for civil litigation matters naming the subject
• Utilizing internet and public record websites to identify the subject’s family history
• Conducting conventional media searches (newspapers and magazines), through the internet and sites like Newspapers.com, for pertinent information about the subject
• Researching social media, (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter), for potentially relevant material concerning the subject
• Preparing reports, summary emails, and other client deliverables regarding investigative finding

The kinds of people we want to speak with have many of the following:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 to 2 years relevant experience
• Strong interest in investigations, due diligence, and compliance
• Proficiency with LexisNexis preferred
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong, imaginative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Efficient and effective verbal and written communication ability

The compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in NYC, please see below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

NYC ranges are from $65,000 - $85,000

Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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