Investigative Analyst

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has an exciting new position for an Associate Analyst in our Chicago, Illinois office. The position could possibly be based in Michigan, Ohio or anywhere in the greater Chicago area. The position will conduct research and analysis on a wide variety of due diligence and other investigations. The successful candidate joins a rapidly growing consulting firm and will report directly to the Director of Investigations for our high- volume, due diligence practice. They will also collaborate with the entire Investigations Practice and the Communications Department, as well as subject matter experts across the firm. 

Responsibilities

• Verify and fact check employment information, academic and professional licenses
• Compare self-reported information with other records
• Develop relationships with document retrieval companies
• Create and maintain detailed descriptions of investigative searches and methods
• Understand database coverage gaps
• Keep current on public records resources in the U.S.
• Search for, identify and review criminal records, civil lawsuits, press reports and public data
• Stay up to date on social media platforms and open-source investigation techniques