Investigative Analyst - Background Screening

Corporate Research and Investigations Limited

Islamabad , Pakistan

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Since 1990, Corporate Research and Investigation Limited (CRI Group) has been dedicated to protecting businesses from fraud and corruption by providing comprehensive integrity due diligence, employment background screening, third-party risk management, compliance services, and professional investigative research. As a global firm with expertise and resources across Asia Pacific, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and North America, CRI Group addresses the growing need for proactive measures to mitigate exposure to economic crime and civil wrongs, particularly within the financial, government, and multinational sectors. The Investigative Analyst plays a crucial role in conducting detailed analyses and investigative research, including public record research, to support these objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct all-source research by gathering intelligence through field observation, confidential sources, and public records.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with government agencies and other sources of public information.
- Collect, assimilate, analyze, and evaluate research findings and investigation results.
- Identify red flags such as court cases, politically exposed persons, sanctions lists, adverse media, inflated job titles, incorrect employment periods, and forged qualifications.
- Prepare well-structured, logical, and objective reports assessing the status, legitimacy, background, and reputation of companies and individuals.
- Manage multiple due diligence, background screening, and insurance claim investigation cases from initiation to completion.
- Track case progress to ensure timely completion and follow-up on necessary actions with external stakeholders.
- Produce accurate, high-quality written reports that meet company standards.
- Assist in document management to support investigative analyses.
- Coordinate with international team members and vendors to fulfill project scopes.
- Demonstrate excellent judgment, professionalism, and commitment to the company’s vision.
- Adhere to current and prospective ISO standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform additional tasks and assignments as required by the company.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Media, Journalism, Law, International Relations/Affairs, or related fields.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations, or risk management.
- Eligibility to visit courts and police authorities for research purposes.
- Willingness to undergo the company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug testing and background checks.
- Proficiency in English, including strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated report-writing abilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Prior experience in education verification, professional affiliation verification, and pre-employment history checks covering up to 10 years.
- Familiarity with international credit searches and international criminal checks according to jurisdictional requirements.
- Additional qualifications relevant to the position may be considered favorably.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a respected global investigative firm, contributing to safeguarding organizations against economic and reputational risks through meticulous research and analysis. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic international team committed to professional excellence and integrity.