Corporate Research and Investigations Limited, "CRI Group" since 1990, a global provider of Investigative Research, Forensic Accounting, Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption, Integrity Due Diligence Investigations, Background Investigations and specializing in Third-Party Risk Management and Screening, providing additional support to Corporate Governance and Compliance Solutions. CRI Group is incorporated, Licensed and insured with the largest operational capabilities in the world's respected financial regulatory authorities, specifically Dubai International Financial Centre-DIFC, Licensed as Regional Headquarters KSA with Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia and Qatar Financial Centre-QFC; CRI Group safeguards businesses by establishing legal compliance, economic viability, and integrity levels of outside partners, suppliers and customers seeking to affiliate with your business. CRI Group maintains strategically located regional offices in the UAE, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA and the United Kingdom, with another well-established and well-connected network of operatives, local agents and researchers to undertake clients' investigative research, public record research and human resources inquiries across the regions. Position Overview: We seek a highly detail-oriented and proactive Investigative Analyst Professional to join our dynamic Investigations team in Philippines. The Analyst Professional will be critical in validating background investigation reports and due diligence deliverables to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with international standards, client expectations, and regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Review and validate investigation reports (background screening, reputational inquiries, source findings). Cross-check data against the scope of work, client requirements, and QA templates. Ensure compliance with PDPL, GDPR, and CRI Group internal QA standards. Evaluate the completeness, credibility, and relevance of documentation and findings. Flag inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and procedural gaps for correction. Collaborate closely with investigative analysts, team leads, and project managers. Support onboarding and QA coaching of junior analysts. Assist with implementing automation improvements for QA workflow. Provide weekly quality performance metrics and reporting insights. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Business, Law, Compliance, or related discipline. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in background screening, due diligence, or risk/compliance roles. Strong attention to detail and process orientation. Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT), reputational analysis, and investigative verification techniques. High proficiency in written English and report editing. Working knowledge of data privacy standards (GDPR, PDPL, etc.). Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple client engagements. What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Growth opportunities within a global investigative risk advisory firm. Exposure to multinational client portfolios, including public and private sector leaders. Professional development support and certification pathways. Ready to Join a Mission-Driven Team? If you're passionate about quality, integrity, and the role of investigations in safeguarding trust, we'd love to hear from you.
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 extensively 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 investigations cases through the 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 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 1-3 years of relevant experience. Prior work experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations or risk management field will be preferred. 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.
Corporate Research and Investigations Limited, "CRI Group" since 1990, a global provider of Investigative Research, Forensic Accounting, Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption, Integrity Due Diligence Investigations, Background Investigations and specializing in Third-Party Risk Management and Screening, providing additional support to Corporate Governance and Compliance Solutions. CRI Group is incorporated, Licensed and insured with the largest operational capabilities in the world's respected financial regulatory authorities, specifically Dubai International Financial Centre-DIFC, Licensed as Regional Headquarters KSA with Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia and Qatar Financial Centre-QFC; CRI Group safeguards businesses by establishing legal compliance, economic viability, and integrity levels of outside partners, suppliers and customers seeking to affiliate with your business. CRI Group maintains strategically located regional offices in the UAE, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA and the United Kingdom, with another well-established and well-connected network of operatives, local agents and researchers to undertake clients' investigative research, public record research and human resources inquiries across the regions. Position Overview: To supervise and manage the quality assurance function within the Investigations & 3PRM™ Department, ensuring all investigative reports and background screening cases meet CRI Group™ standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., PBSA, ISO, FCRA, GDPR, Saudi PDPL), and client-specific expectations. The QA Supervisor will lead the QA team, implement quality control procedures, and act as the key liaison with Compliance and Operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise QA team, ensure accurate, timely, evidence-based reviews; serve as escalation point for complex/critical QA issues; monitor performance of QA team. Conduct second-level reviews for factual accuracy, source-based verification, compliance with CRI Group™ SOPs and PBSA standards; ensure documentation and referencing for criminal record, education, employment, litigation, and OSINT checks. Ensure all the evidence and documents are attached to the reports prior to submitting them to the client. Review high-priority cases with greater scrutiny and provide actionable feedback. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PBSA Audit Criteria, GDPR, Saudi PDPL; maintain audit-ready documentation and trail logs. Ensure all QA practices align with regulatory standards (e.g., FCRA, ISO, GDPR, ACFE guidelines). Flag non-compliance or risks in processes and assist in root cause analysis and resolution with management. Develop/conduct orientation and training for new QA Analysts and Investigative Analysts; monitor recurring QA errors; conduct root- cause analysis; recommend corrective actions. Conduct calibration sessions to ensure consistency across the QA team. Communicate findings and recommendations professionally to internal stakeholders. Participate in client audits or quality discussions when required. Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current QA processes and propose enhancements. Maintain QA checklists. Work with Compliance, IT, and HR for secure data handling and QA tracking; coordinate with Investigation Team Leads, Assistant. Managers and Managers for workflow improvement. Maintain/submit dashboards for QA performance, accuracy rates, and ageing reports; highlight quality trends, delays, and deficiencies for senior management – Submit weekly QA and IA feedback to the managers. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminology, Business, Compliance, or related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in background screening, compliance, or investigative QA roles. Prior supervisory/team lead experience preferred. Familiarity with PBSA standards, ISO frameworks, and data protection regulations. Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and analytical thinking. Certifications (Preferred): Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). PBSA FCRA Basic or Advanced Certificate. ISO 9001/27001 Internal Auditor Training. Tools & Systems: Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook). Power BI (for dashboards). CRM and Background Screening Portals (Employ Smart™). Disclaimer: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes as per the evolving needs of CRI Group™ and its clients. The incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Growth opportunities within a global investigative risk advisory firm. Exposure to multinational client portfolios, including public and private sector leaders. Professional development support and certification pathways.