Senior Analyst - OCCRP PRO (Freelance)

Location: European timezone (GMT +/- 3 hours) - Remote
Commitment: Up to 60 hours per month (freelance contract)

About OCCRP

OCCRP is a non-profit investigative journalism organization and the world's largest network of investigative reporters dedicated to exposing organized crime and corruption. Our investigations have led to policy changes, prosecutions, and recovered billions in stolen assets globally.

OCCRP PRO is a new service delivering actionable intelligence to professionals who need to stay ahead of evolving threats in financial crime and corruption.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced analyst and writer to produce high-caliber content for our professional subscriber base. What You'll Do

• Independently identify and analyze trends, patterns, and developments relevant to financial crime and corruption globally
• Translate our investigative journalism and open-source intelligence into strategic insights for a professional audience
• Collaborate with OCCRP's network of investigative reporters worldwide to leverage their expertise and reporting
• Write with authority and clarity for readers in compliance, finance, law enforcement, and policy
• Work closely with the Growth Product Manager and a senior editor on content strategy and style
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments, sanctions regimes, typology evolution, and geopolitical shifts affecting financial crime

Who You Are

Essential:

• 2+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, investigative journalism, financial intelligence analysis, or related fields
• Proven ability to write for professional audiences in finance, compliance, or law enforcement
• Broad understanding of money laundering typologies, sanctions evasion, corruption schemes, and organized crime networks across multiple regions
• Strong news judgment about what matters to compliance professionals and financial institutions
• Ability to synthesize expert input from subject matter specialists into cohesive analysis
• Confident, authoritative voice that engages senior professionals
• Native-level fluency in English with an impeccably polished writing style
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams

Highly Valued:

• Experience in banking compliance, financial intelligence units (FIUs), or regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of key jurisdictions, offshore finance, and beneficial ownership structures
• Familiarity with FATF standards, EU AML directives, sanctions frameworks (OFAC, EU, UK)
• Network of sources in the compliance, investigation, or policy communities
• Understanding of key regions and topics covered by OCCRP's investigative network
• Based in European timezone (GMT +/- 3)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with potential transition to retainer contract after three months
• Flexibility to work remotely within European timezones
• Access to OCCRP's world-class investigative reporting network and research resources
• Collaborative work with experienced editorial and product teams
• Opportunity to shape a new analytic product for an influential professional audience, with your byline.

Application Process

Please submit:

1. CV/Resume
2. Two writing samples demonstrating:

• Analysis for a professional audience (preferably related to financial crime, compliance, or investigations)
• Your ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights

Position open until filled