Background Check Investigations Analyst
CTI is hiring a Background Check Investigations Analyst to support a major financial institution client. The analyst will manage the end-to-end pre-employment background screening process, ensuring thorough evaluations and clear reporting for 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
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports 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.
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