Associate (Public Records) (NYC Office)

Quinlan Partners is a global due diligence, investigations, and business intelligence firm that helps clients identify and mitigate risk, shape strategy, and achieve success. We're seeking an inquisitive, motivated investigator to join our New York team at the Associate level. 

Associates at the firm conduct deep-dive background research for clients that include leading investment firms, attorneys, corporations, non-profit organizations, and others. Working alongside seasoned corporate investigators, investigative journalists, and attorneys, the Associate will build their research capabilities at a rapidly growing firm that has garnered the stability and loyalty of strong client relationships.

The Associate role requires a highly curious mindset, a dogged work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with a team while simultaneously executing deadline-driven projects. 

Start Date: This role will likely commence with a training program in late spring 2026 (May/June onboarding), though the timing may be earlier, so candidates should apply immediately.  

What You Will Do:

• Conduct in-depth public record and open source background investigations of people and companies.

• Collect information, intelligence and evidence to prevent or expose frauds.

• Expertly navigate public record repositories and databases covering court filings, recorded documents, financial disclosures, corporate records and news reports, among other sources of information in the U.S and around the world.

• Draft client-facing reports.

• Brief senior management and clients.

• Oversee field investigators collecting documents and conducting interviews around the world.

• Execute deadline-driven research projects within corresponding budgets.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, political science, international relations/affairs, or related fields. A master’s degree in those same fields is strongly preferred. 

• 1-2 years experience in corporate investigations, investigative or business journalism, or research-focused fields is strongly preferred. 

• Strong public record and open source research skills.

• Creative problem-solving abilities and a track record of success in gathering, analyzing, and distilling information in response to complex questions posed by corporate, investment, and legal decision-makers.

• Fluency in a second language is preferred but not required.

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates may apply directly through the LinkedIn "Apply" button, or through the Careers page on our website, https://quinlanpartners.com/contact/#careers. Applications must be submitted with a cover letter and an investigative and/or research-driven writing sample. 

Why Join Us? 

In addition to working alongside some of the best and brightest talent in the industry, our team members enjoy comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, company paid life insurance and STD/LTD coverage, a best-in-class parental leave program, 401k retirement plan with employer matching contribution, a commuter benefits program, competitive paid time off, flexible work arrangements (hybrid), and opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you want to be part of a growing firm that is committed to providing excellent investigative work for our clients as well as a great place to work for our team members, we’d love to hear from you! 

Compensation, which will range from $70K to $90K, is commensurate with experience.  

Quinlan Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

This is a full time position