KYC Analyst - Background Screening
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The Investigative Analyst conducts investigative research and analysis, including public record research.
The role involves all-source research, data gathering, intelligence-gap review, record preparation, investigations, and reporting.
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About CRI Group
CRI Group provides integrity due diligence, employment background screening, third-party risk management, compliance, and investigative research services.
The company operates across Asia Pacific, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and North America.
Role Overview
The Investigative Analyst conducts investigative research and analysis, including public record research.
The role involves all-source research, data gathering, intelligence-gap review, record preparation, investigations, and reporting.
Job Responsibilities
- Gather intelligence through field observation, confidential information sources, and public records.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with government agencies that provide public information.
- Collect, assimilate, analyze, and evaluate research and investigation results.
- Identify red flags in court cases, politically exposed person records, sanctions lists, adverse media, employment history, and qualifications.
- Write structured, logical, and objective reports assessing the legitimacy, background, and reputation of companies, principals, and individuals.
- Manage multiple due diligence, background screening, and insurance claim investigation cases through completion.
- Track case progress and ensure timely completion.
- Produce accurate, high-quality written reports.
- Complete necessary follow-up actions with external stakeholders.
- Assist with document management supporting completed analyses.
- Coordinate with international team members and vendors to complete required scopes of work.
- Follow current and prospective ISO standards, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree majoring in Media, Journalism, Law, International Relations or Affairs, or a related area of study.
- At least 1–3 years of relevant experience.
- Eligibility to visit courts and policy authorities to conduct research.
- Willingness to participate in the company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug testing and background investigation.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Report-writing skills.
- Prior experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations, or risk management is preferred.
Required Investigation Areas
- Education verification.
- Professional affiliation verification.
- Pre-employment history verification covering 10 years.
- International credit searches.
- International criminal checks according to jurisdiction.
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