Co-Founder & Head of Investigations

Co-Founder & Head of Investigations
Bletchley | AI-Powered Corporate Verification & Intelligence
Help shape the next generation of corporate investigations.
Bletchley is building an AI-powered platform to transform how organizations verify businesses, investigate risks, and make informed decisions.
Our technology combines business information, document analysis, and AI-generated reporting. We're also developing an AI investigation agent designed to bring increasingly sophisticated investigative capabilities into a scalable platform.
Our ambition extends beyond traditional due diligence: we want to build technology that fundamentally advances how investigations are conducted.
We're looking for an experienced industry professional to join us as Co-Founder & Head of Investigations, taking ownership of the investigative function and helping shape Bletchley's future.
What you'll own
This is a functional leadership role with real responsibility and decision-making authority.
Investigation & methodology
* Own Bletchley's due diligence methodology, investigative workflows, and quality standards.
* Establish the foundations for reliable, consistent, and scalable investigations.
Product & AI development
* Lead the investigative requirements for our AI agent.
* Translate investigative expertise into product capabilities alongside our technology team.
Clients & industry relationships
* Lead investigative discussions with prospective clients and support commercial discovery.
* Proactively develop industry relationships and partnerships.
Strategy & fundraising
* Represent investigative expertise in investor discussions.
* Contribute to product strategy and company development.
Functional leadership.
* Take accountability for Bletchley's investigative function.
* Identify future team requirements and help build the function as we grow.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking a senior professional with 10–15+ years of relevant experience, a strong reputation, and a proven track record within internationally recognized institutions.
Your professional background
Ideally, you've held a senior position at organizations such as:
* Big Four: KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte.
* Consulting & investigations: Kroll, Control Risks, FTI Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, or comparable firms.
* Financial institutions: J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Citi, or similar institutions.
We're particularly interested in former Directors, Associate Directors, Managing Directors, Partners, Heads of Investigations, or equivalent senior professionals.
Your expertise
You bring substantial experience in one or more of:
* Corporate DD/EDD, investigations and intelligence.
* Forensic investigations and advisory.
* Financial crime investigations and compliance.
* Third-party risk management and corporate risk.
Your next chapter
Ideally, you've already moved on from your previous institution and are looking to apply your expertise, professional judgement, and industry knowledge to building something new.
You've spent years understanding how investigations work, their limitations, and where technology could make a meaningful difference.
Now, you want to help shape what comes next.
* Beyond your professional background, we're looking for someone who brings:Credibility with senior enterprise clients and investors.
* Strong industry relationships and commercial awareness.
* The ability to lead, take ownership, and make decisions.
* An entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in innovation.
* Professional independence, without material conflicts of interest or contractual restrictions.
This is an opportunity to move from practicing within the industry to helping redefine how it operates.
Equity, compensation & involvement
Equity: 5–10%+
Meaningful co-founder equity, determined by responsibilities, commitment, and contribution, subject to an agreed vesting structure.
Additional income through professional consultations
Bletchley intends to offer clients access to experienced investigative professionals for specialized consultations.As a qualified professional on our platform, you'll have the opportunity to provide paid consultations to clients, applying your expertise while generating additional professional income.
Consultation income is separate from equity and depends on client demand and agreed commercial terms. It is not guaranteed compensation.
Flexible involvement
We recognize that experienced professionals may have existing commitments.The role can initially be fractional, with involvement adapting to business needs. What matters is consistent ownership, agreed deliverables, and accountability, rather than fixed working hours.
The opportunity may evolve into a more substantial executive position as Bletchley grows.
* Where Bletchley stands todayWe're an early-stage company with:An operational AI-powered verification and reporting product.
* Detective Dilly under active development.
* Initial commercial and investor discussions underway.
* Commercial pilot offerings being prepared for prospective clients.
* A founding team combining business, technology, and product capabilities.
We're building the foundations for a much larger opportunity.
Why join?
You've spent years understanding how corporate investigations work and what could be improved.At Bletchley, you have the opportunity to turn that expertise into technology that could change the industry.
Not simply advising on the future of investigations. Helping build it.