Background Check Investigations Analyst

About the role

This role supports a major financial institution client and sits within the client's Security team. The analyst will administer, process, and review background checks, evaluate records against established risk criteria, and prepare investigative reports.

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.
• Cook up and 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Control Risks offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a discretionary bonus scheme, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs.