Background Check Investigations Analyst

Control Risks is hiring a Background Check Investigations Analyst to support a major financial institution client. This role involves managing pre-employment background investigations and preparing investigative reports to assist HR and hiring decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-scope pre-employment background investigations from initiation through final disposition, ensuring each case follows established process workflows
• Process and review incoming background check results, applying consistent quality review to every record received
• Evaluate court records, public documents, open-source data, and database records to assess whether findings fall within the client's risk appetite for employment-related matters
• Review and interpret fingerprint reports, identifying records that require further research or escalation
• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research to locate court dispositions, verify records, and acquire supplementary information on relevant persons or events
• Prepare written investigative reports and summaries documenting findings, analysis, and recommended next steps for HR and compliance review teams
• Conduct due diligence investigations in cases requiring deeper review, particularly where results fall on the cusp of risk thresholds and require additional context
• Respond to internal email inquiries regarding the status and outcomes of background screening cases
• Coordinate with HR and hiring teams to route completed reports for hire/no-hire decisions, without serving as the final decision-maker
• Navigate vendor platforms and regulatory systems, including the FINRA CRD portal, to process and track screening activity
• Prepare for and perform investigative interviews to collect, verify, and document information as needed
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, legal studies, intelligence analysis, security studies, or a related discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in background investigations, pre-employment screening, due diligence research, compliance, or a related investigative field
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret court records, criminal history reports, and public records with strong attention to detail
• Experience preparing written investigative reports and summaries for review by compliance, legal, or HR stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and apply established criteria consistently across high volumes of cases
• Proficiency in open-source research methodologies and internet-based investigative tools
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage repetitive, process-driven work without sacrificing accuracy
• Experience reading and interpreting FBI fingerprint reports or criminal history record information (CHRI)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with the FINRA CRD system or similar regulatory portals a plus
• Experience working within a financial services or regulated industry environment

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance
• Hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working
• Medical Benefits
• Prescription Benefits
• FSA
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401 (K) Retirement
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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