Due Diligence/Background Verification Analyst

Corporate Research and Investigations Limited
"CRI Group" ), the global leader in Anti-Corruption, Compliance and Risk Management, and investigative research services looking for a seasoned and high-energy professional to fulfil requirements of a business development role to accelerate the company's growth strategy, the subject position will be more suitable for an individual who knows how to reach out to diverse markets like ours in innovative and strategic ways.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough research using public record resources, offering a deep analysis of findings to validate provided information.
2. Conduct global due diligence investigations on corporations and individuals using databases, public resources, and international contacts to understand the background, legitimacy, financial health, and potential risks associated with corporations or individuals, especially when considering partnerships, investments, or other business relationships.
3. Execute discreet field investigations. When required, digitally record interviews and statements following specific assignment protocols.
4. Efficiently manage between 15 to 20 individual cases concurrently across ABAC Group operational jurisdictions.
5. Undertake physical and site visits for address verification as mandated per case.
6. Analyze business intelligence and commercial records to determine shareholders and ultimate beneficiary ownership.
7. Engage in courthouse searches to discern the litigation history of subjects under investigation.
8. Conduct reputational checks and inquiries to assess the integrity of subjects.
9. Validate and interview to ascertain the accuracy of the subjects' previous employment details, project involvements, and work relationships.
10. Offer diverse data entry services, collecting and interpreting data pertinent to fraud investigations, due diligence, and other related tasks.
11. Provide advice and interpretation based on written reference materials.
12. Maintain organized databases, spreadsheets, and contact lists, ensuring accurate criminal investigation analysis.
13. Execute open-source research tailored to client requests for due diligence, ensuring data relevance, accuracy, and legal compliance.
14. Compile thorough analysis into comprehensive reports catering to client specifications.
15. Review datasets to identify patterns indicative of criminal activities and any potential reputational risks.
16. Organize critical information, offer recommendations on investigative progression, and manage cases within ABAC Group's digital case management system.
17. Spearheaded compliance investigations across varied industry sectors, vetting key stakeholders like employees, suppliers, and vendors.
18. Ensure strict adherence to deadlines and budget constraints through effective time and organizational management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree majoring in Media, Journalism, Law, International Relations/Affairs or other related areas of study.
• Having at least 1- 3 years of experience in background verification
• 2-3 years prior work experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations or risk management field will be required
• Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
• Must be eligible to visit court and policies authorities to conduct the research
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug testing and background investigation.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have report-writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills