Investigative Analyst

Since 1990, Corporate Research and Investigation Limited "CRI Group" has safeguarded businesses from fraud and corruption, providing integrity due diligence, employment background screening, third-party risk management and compliance, and other professional investigative research services. CRI Group is a global firm with experts and resources located in key regional marketplaces across Asia Pacific, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and North America. The international nature of business today dictates an increasing demand for proactive measures designed to reduce the exposure of organizations to economic crime and civil wrongs, particularly in the financial, government, and multinational business sectors.

The Investigative Analyst conducts various analyses and investigative research services, including but not limited to public record research. The Investigative Analyst will complete all-source research, gather pertinent data, review intelligence gaps, prepare records and files, and complete associated investigations and reporting requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with government agencies that provide public information.
• Collect, assimilate, analyze, and evaluate the results of research and investigations.
• Identify red flags in reports such as court cases, politically exposed persons, sanctions lists, adverse media, inflated job titles, incorrect employment periods, forged qualifications, etc.
• Write well-structured, logical, and objective reports regarding assessments on the status, legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of a company and its principals, or subject individuals.
• Manage multiple due diligence, background screening, and insurance claim investigation cases through completion.
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of cases.
• Produce accurate, high-quality written reports.
• Ensure necessary follow-up actions to external stakeholders.
• Assist in document management that supports the analyses performed.
• Coordinate with international team members and vendors to complete required scopes of work.
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the organization’s vision.
• Follow current and prospective ISO standards, policies, and procedures.
• Carry out other tasks and assignments according to the needs and requirements of the company and work.

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 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior work experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations or risk management fields will be preferred.
• Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
• Must be eligible to visit the court and policy 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.

Must have experience in the following areas:

• Education Verification.
• Professional Affiliation Verification.
• Pre-Employment History
• International Credit Search.
• International Criminal Check