Background Check Investigations Analyst

Control Risks•Plano, TX

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Control Risks is hiring a Background Check Investigations Analyst to support a major financial institution client. This role sits within the client's Security team, which owns the end-to-end pre-employment background screening process. The analyst will be responsible for administering, processing, and reviewing background, evaluating records against established risk criteria, and preparing clear investigative reports for HR and hiring decision-makers. This is a detail-oriented, process-driven role well-suited for someone who thrives in structured, high-volume work that still demands analytical judgment.

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).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.