Control Risks
Financial Services
BackgroundCheckInvestigationsAnalyst
“Background Check Investigations Analyst at Control Risks. Skills: Background investigations, Risk assessment, Investigative reporting. Administer background checks. Process background checks”
Industry & Context.
Analytical judgment; Risk assessment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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 attention to detail, Experience preparing written investigative reports and summaries for review by compliance, legal, or HR stakeholders, 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), written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the FINRA CRD system or similar regulatory portals a plus, Experience working within a financial services or regulated industry environment, Background in investigative research involving court record retrieval and disposition tracking
What You'll Do.
Administer background checks
Process background checks
Review background checks
Evaluate records against risk criteria
Prepare investigative reports
Manage pre-employment background investigations
Ensure case follows process workflows
Apply quality review to records
Assess findings against risk appetite
Interpret fingerprint reports
Conduct OSINT research
Locate court dispositions
Acquire supplementary information
Document recommended next steps
Conduct due diligence investigations
Respond to email inquiries
Route completed reports
Process screening activity
Track screening activity
Perform investigative interviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with HR; Coordinate with hiring teams; Work with compliance review teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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