Manager, Personnel Background Investigator

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About the role

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Personnel Background Investigations to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This role applies comprehensive and specialist knowledge in conducting background investigation case management and adjudication programming to mitigate and minimize risks associated with personnel and third-party talent acquisition, assignment, and promotional processes. The position ensures trusted access to people, information, and assets aligns with all governmental, client-driven, or regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Administer service level agreements and quality assurance deliverables to align with program goals via thorough, objective, and timely investigations.
• Closely partner with the Office of General Counsel, Talent and Culture, Risk Management, Firm Security Services (FSS) teams, and other stakeholders to implement security measures complementary to the overall safety and security risk program.
• Prepare technical products, reports, and other deliverables based on expert interpretation of analyzed data; direct, plan, and execute sensitive and complex background adjudication-related operations and projects.
• Cultivate and maintain effective liaisons with governmental, law enforcement, intelligence sources, and other third-party sources to understand current threats and maintain access to relevant information.
• Actively participate in industry and other sector-relevant groups to maintain a strong collaborative network.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience handling internal investigations in a large corporate environment or government entity; specialized experience in workplace threat assessment, risk assessment, or background check investigations required, including advanced interview skills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; or a minimum of a high school diploma or GED with at least seven years of equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant compliance obligations such as Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), investigations methodologies, report writing, public records research, risk analysis, and evaluation.
• FCRA Basic/Core or Advanced Certification (PBSA), Certified Professional Investigator (CPI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant certification preferred.
• Ability to establish credibility as a business partner at all levels within a matrix organization and exhibit a high degree of influence; must be a strategic thinker capable of handling multiple, concurrent situations and investigations.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, presentation, and negotiation skills to lead case management and adjudication in a customer-service-driven, high-quality, teamwork environment.
• Capable of building strong professional relationships and influencing all levels across the organization; ability to set and execute strategic initiatives for the team.
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify innovative business solutions; ability to develop strategic organization and resource plans, defining next-generation business and leadership needs.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

California Salary Range: $127,200 - $246,900. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday.
• Holiday calendar provided each year.