About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to collaborate with and learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics.  At CRA you will join leading minds who use economic, financial, technical, and business analysis to solve complex problems for an impressive roster of clients, including 99% of the top 100 law firms, 89% of the Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies around the globe.  CRA offers a collaborative environment, with teams who strive for client excellence by bringing curiosity, resourcefulness, and initiative to their work.  Through a collegial atmosphere, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career.

Job Overview

As a Consulting Associate in the Risk, Investigations & Analytics (RIA) practice, the work will include in-depth background investigations on individuals and entities using U.S. and international public record materials, as well as conducting source inquiries to gather additional intelligence.  Results will be compiled into detailed written reports for a variety of clients, including law firms, financial institutions and corporations. The types of matters within the practice range from fraud and corruption investigations, asset tracing, monitorships, damages assessments and other litigation support matters.

Candidates should have experience using a number of investigative databases (e.g. WestLaw, LexisNexis, Factiva, PACER, Sayari, Accurint, TLO, etc.) as well as extensive experience analyzing a range of public records (e.g. civil and criminal proceedings, SEC filings, property records, bankruptcies, tax liens, news media, social media, corporate filings, regulatory filings and sanctions, etc.).

In addition, candidates must have excellent writing skills and be prepared to work in a deadline-oriented, team-based work environment. .

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates to support our growing investigations offerings.  Ideal candidates should possess: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within a consulting organization or investigative firm;
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage multiple workstreams, be attentive to detail, and meet timely deadlines;
• Proven experience identifying adverse issues, evaluating sources, and determining the completeness and accuracy of public records.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your career goals.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. We currently ask that individuals spend  four days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

The city of New York requires CRA to include a good-faith estimate of the wage range for this role. This range is specific to individuals applying to work in our New York office and considers a number of factors including but not limited to experience, education level, and expertise. A good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000; actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.