Job Description

CFRA is the global leader in forensic accounting research, analytics, and advisory services. Our mission is to uncover red flags based on the poor quality of reported financial results, weak operational metrics, or corporate governance problems to help clients make sound investment and risk management decisions. We are an independent, entrepreneurial company with a 30-year track record.

We are seeking a forensic accounting research analyst to cover European listed public companies with a focus on the industrial and technology sectors.

The analyst will primarily conduct and publish forensic accounting research on specific companies and industries for dissemination to institutional investor clients. The research will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis, including rigorous financial statement analysis and interpretation of company-specific and sector-specific data. The analyst will also respond to ad hoc client inquiries and communicate their research and views regularly both virtually and in-person.

This is a remote role, and we are open to considering candidates based in the U.S. or U.K. CFRA maintains workspace in Washington, DC and London, England.

Key Responsibilities


Rigorous analysis of European industrial and technology public company financial data, news, and other information to identify the varied risks facing companies. Publish high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, and other clients detailing our research findings. Communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues, and accounting topics of interest. Collaborate with members of the European and industry-specific sector teams. Perform custom research projects for clients, as requested. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


4+ years plus experience in finance, auditing, or accounting discipline Experience researching, analyzing, or auditing companies Strong background in financial statement analysis At least one of the following credentials a plus: CPA, CFA, MBA Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets Superior written and oral communication skills, and ability to work well within a team environment Experienced presentation delivery, including comfort in discussing analysis and methodology in a face-to-face environment to prospects and clients Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events Benefits


Sick Days PTO Holiday Pay Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Company paid Life & Disability Insurance Competitive Pay Performance Bonus Pension About CFRA


CFRA is a leading independent investment insights and data analytics company. Through an unmatched multidisciplinary approach to investment research, including expert lenses on forensic accounting, fundamental, policy, legal, fund, and technical research, CFRA provides actionable analytics to make better investment and business decisions. CFRA is results-oriented, we place an unwavering priority on the quality of our research, from the productivity and performance of our analysts to the success of our client relationships. Over 2,000 clients rely on CFRA's proprietary research conducted by experts who uniquely analyze industries, funds and companies of interest with our time-tested and rigorous research methodology.



On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global's Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920's and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.



With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis' unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.

The combined firm is committed to being the world's leading independent investment research firm with ~90 global analysts, authoring in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies. In addition, CFRA offers a comprehensive view on global sector themes, industries, and funds, through in-depth qualitative research on 11 Sectors, 73 Industries, 19,000+ ETFs, 15,000+ Mutual Funds, as well as quantitative company research on 20,000+ global companies.

Founded as the "Center for Financial Research and Analysis" in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. However, our mission remains to be the "center" for our global clients by providing independent, differentiated, and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions.

Our clients are based in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia representing thousands of investment professionals and risk managers at leading hedge funds, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, private equity, investment advisors, banks, regulators, corporations, and professional service organizations.