Our long established Accounting and Corporate Services provider client is a proudly independent business with a history of service to clients both locally and internationally. As the business continues to grow they are seeking a Forensic Investigator to join and play a leading role. The role of Forensic Investigator combines open-source intelligence (OSINT), enhanced due diligence (EDD), corporate investigations and digital forensics, and cyber incident response. You will require a meticulous, analytical, and resilient discipline with a deep commitment to accuracy, integrity, and client service. You will collect and analyse digital evidence, conduct OSINT and EDD investigations, and prepare court-ready and regulator-ready forensic reports. Duties in core areas of responsibility will include: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Digital Profiling - Conduct detailed open-source investigations into individuals, companies, networks, and assets using professional OSINT tools - Gather, correlate, and validate data from multiple open sources, including corporate registries, media, social platforms, and darknet repositories - Perform link analysis, graph mapping, and pattern recognition to uncover hidden relationships or control structures - Support cases involving IP theft, fraud, brand misuse, or cyber-enabled crime - Document all sources, timestamps, and collection methods to ensure reproducibility and legal defensibility - Uphold ethical OSINT practices and maintain strict compliance with data protection laws Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Investigations & Reporting - Conduct comprehensive enhanced due diligence investigations on individuals, companies, trusts, and other entities across multiple jurisdictions - Gather, verify, and analyse information from open sources, corporate registries, sanctions databases, court records, leaks, and media archives - Identify ownership structures, related entities, political exposure, adverse media, sanctions exposure, litigation history, and reputational risks - Correlate OSINT findings with internal and confidential data sources to provide a complete 360 profile of subjects - Prepare EDD reports that are structured, factual, and defensible, which are written with the same precision and evidentiary standard as formal forensic reports - Maintain clear audit trails for all searches, findings, and source materials - Ensure zero factual or attributional errors; every finding must be verifiable, timestamped, and properly sourced - Support compliance, M&A, and litigation teams with rapid-turnaround intelligence reports under tight deadlines - Review and peer-check EDD outputs to maintain quality consistency across the practice Financial Crime & Corporate Investigations - Support investigations into fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering, and asset misappropriation - Reconstruct complex financial transactions, trace fund flows, and link assets to beneficial owners - Combine forensic accounting, digital forensics, and OSINT data to build comprehensive case narratives - Participate in multi-jurisdictional investigations across the iGaming, financial services, and trust sectors Digital Forensics & DFIR - Conduct forensic acquisition and preservation of digital devices and cloud data sources - Use industry-standard digital forensics and incident response tools - Analyse evidence for signs of data theft, fraud, or unauthorised access - Support live incident response, breach containment, and ransomware investigations - Maintain an unbroken chain of custody and complete evidentiary documentation - Deliver verified and error-free forensic reports suitable for legal proceedings Reporting, Documentation & Testimony - Draft structured, clear, and legally defensible forensic and intelligence reports - Integrate digital, OSINT, EDD, and financial findings into cohesive, cross-disciplinary deliverables - Validate all findings through cross-checking and independent verification - Prepare exhibits, chronologies, and briefing packs for lawyers, regulators, or clients - Provide expert witness testimony when required, demonstrating clarity, confidence, and neutrality Client Service & Responsiveness - Act as a trusted and responsive partner during incidents, investigations, and crises - Respond promptly to client instructions, including working outside regular hours when urgency demands - Communicate proactively with clients, providing reassurance and clarity under pressure - Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professional discretion Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement - Apply internal Quality Assurance (QA) procedures to every stage of the investigative process - Double-check all data, timestamps, and references before issuing any report - Maintain reproducibility, traceability, and documentation consistency across cases - Contribute to internal training, methodology refinement, and the firm's OSINT and EDD playbooks - Ensure compliance with SWGDE, ISO/IEC 27037, and UHY International professional standards The ideal candidate for the role of Forensic Investigator will have: * Proven experience in software development, digital forensics or data-driven investigations * Strong understanding of secure data handling, evidence integrity and audit trail principles * Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C#, Java, or JavaScript, with practical experience in building or automating forensic, data analysis or investigative tools * Experience working with APIs, databases or data extraction and normalisation processes * Be dedicated to supporting clients in their most critical moments, with empathy and urgency * Deliver error-free, verifiable work across all disciplines * Synthesise digital, financial, and open-source intelligence to reveal connections * Skilled with advanced OSINT and due diligence methodologies, tools, and ethical frameworks * Calm under pressure, available for urgent assignments outside regular hours * Maintain impartiality and discretion in all investigative work * Produce clear, structured reports and present complex findings with clarity * Are naturally inquisitive; driven to uncover truth through deep research and forensic analysis Desirable: * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Forensics or related technical discipline * Professional certifications such as GCFA, GREM, CHFI, EnCE or equivalent software development credentials (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) * Experience developing or customising forensic, analytics or case management software * Familiarity with blockchain analysis, data visualisation or machine learning frameworks * Experience managing or contributing to complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects * Background in regulated industries such as financial services, cybersecurity or digital investigations