About this role
We're recruiting for a Senior Digital Investigations Analyst (Russian speaking) to provide expertise on our diverse portfolio of projects.
Our Digital Investigations Team work with social media platforms, governments, and non-profit organisations to help them understand and navigate digital threats. Our highly skilled team work at the cutting edge of digital threat and online harm, helping clients detect and respond. We use innovative technology and have a deep understanding of everything related to social media and online infrastructure. We're not just about the platforms themselves, but also about the behaviours and intent of those who use them for adversarial outcomes, and those they target.
What you'll be doing:**
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Identifying and tracking malign campaigns.
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Researching and attributing information operations.
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Investigate state and non-state threat actors.
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Map and assess novel TTPs and behaviours.
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Deploy our in-house technical capability on investigations.
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Produce concise and contextualised threat reporting.
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Line managing Senior Analysts to aid their progression and project delivery.
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Client management, engagement, interaction and presentations.
On day one you will bring:**
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Open-source intelligence skills at least three years’ experience in OSINT, online research, digital investigations (essential).
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Practical experience of researching and attributing information operations and/or APT actors (desirable).
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Experience of managing, mentoring, and training others (desirable).
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Experience of managing clients and building strong relationships with clients and external and internal stakeholders (desirable)
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The mindset of an investigative journalist, a curious and persistent investigator.
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The ability to write clear and concise reports (essential)
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A background in OSINT / journalism / research / data science / political science.
Why join us?
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A diverse and challenging workload across multiple complex projects and investigations.
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A collaborative and supportive team at the forefront of this sphere.
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Clients who get what we do and offer us genuine innovation opportunities.
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A meritocratic environment that promotes career progression and development
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Niche training to support niche skill sets.
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Hybrid working which allows you to strike the perfect work-life balance.
Our Benefits*
When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
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Performance related bonus
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Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
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£45 Monthly cost of living voucher
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25 days’ annual leave plus all standard UK public holidays.
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Vitality Healthcare
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Annual eye care support
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Subsidised gym membership
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Winter flu vaccination
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at PGI
As a British company which operates internationally, we draw strength from the diversity of our people. Without our diverse team, we couldn’t do the work we do. We are involved in projects across 80+ geographies, our people speak 25+ languages and come from a variety of backgrounds. By hiring and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we can uphold values that enable every member of the team to thrive, while delivering novel solutions to novel problems.
Accessibility at PGI
Every individual has different requirements, so we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non-physical barriers in the workplace.
We strive to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.
Please note:* We are not accepting applications or speculative profiles from any recruitment agencies. If we require additional resource, we will reach out to you.
About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 93/100
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Investigative casework
- Training & coaching delivery
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |