Investigative Analyst

About Fort CorpsFort Corps provides investigative due diligence and corporate intelligence services, with a focus on the greater MENA region. The team supports clients including global consultancies, multinational corporates, investors, international organisations and law firms on complex, cross-border assignments.About the RoleFort Corps is seeking an inquisitive, capable and detail-oriented Analyst to join our growing corporate intelligence and investigative due diligence team.This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes assignments involving corporate investigations, reputational risk, regulatory analysis, market entry, asset tracing and transactional due diligence, with a particular focus on the MENA region.You will support projects that inform critical commercial and strategic decisions, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced international environment, with opportunities for professional development and early responsibility.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct reputational due diligence and corporate intelligence research across multiple jurisdictionsManage open-source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments, including pre-transactional integrity due diligence and bespoke enquiriesSupport discreet and professional human source enquiries, maintaining sound judgement and confidentialityGather, assess and analyse open-source intelligence (OSINT) and other structured and unstructured dataReview corporate records, media archives, litigation records, sanctions data and regulatory sourcesAnalyse business risk, political exposure, ownership structures and reputational issuesProduce clear, concise and well-structured reports, combining research findings with HUMINT, and contextualised analysisDeliver written and verbal briefings to internal teams and, where required, clientsContribute to proposals and support business development activitiesAssist in developing and maintaining human source networks within relevant regionsSupport internal knowledge sharing, including proofreading reports and assisting in training junior team members as appropriateContribute to cross-border industry reviews across sectors including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, real estate and financial servicesRequirementsFluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is requiredMinimum 2 years’ relevant experience in corporate intelligence, due diligence, investigative research, journalism, compliance or a related fieldStrong understanding of the MENA region, including political, commercial and regulatory dynamicsExperience in OSINT, research methodologies and analytical frameworksAbility to engage with sources in a professional and culturally aware mannerStrong writing, analytical and critical thinking skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to assess information objectivelySound judgement, discretion and professional integrityDesirable:Additional language skills (e.g. Farsi or Turkish)Relevant academic background (e.g. International Relations, Law, Political Science, Business, Journalism or similar)What We OfferFlexible remote working arrangement (potentially to be fully remote)Exposure to complex, international assignmentsCollaborative and professional working environmentOngoing training and developmentSupport for relevant certifications (e.g. ACAMS, CFE, CISI)Competitive salary and performance-based progressionHow to ApplyPlease apply via LinkedIn or by emailing your CV and a brief cover note to  

Created: 2026-05-02