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Providencia

Background Check Analyst

El Paso, TX

Background Check Analyst LOCATION: El Paso, TX (On Site) About Us The Providencia Group is led by a ... Successfully pass a background investigation, drug screen. * US Citizenship Physical Demands

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Background Check Investigations Analyst

Control Risks

Plano, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

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.

  • 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. in structured, high-volume work that still demands analytical judgment.

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