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
Company Overview
Control Risks provides risk consulting and strategic intelligence services that help organizations assess, manage, and respond to risks. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.controlrisks.com.