Investigative Analyst📣 Job Ad

About Corporate Research and Investigations (CRI Group)

Corporate Research and Investigations (CRI Group) has been a global firm dedicated to safeguarding businesses from fraud and corruption since 1990. The company provides integrity due diligence, employment background screening, third-party risk management and compliance, and other professional investigative research services. With experts and resources located in key regional marketplaces across Asia Pacific, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and North America, CRI Group addresses the increasing demand for proactive measures designed to reduce organisations' exposure to economic crime and civil wrongs, particularly in the financial, government, and multinational business sectors.

The Role: Investigative Analyst

CRI Group is seeking an Investigative Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is open to candidates with 0-1 years of experience. The Investigative Analyst conducts various analyses and investigative research services, including extensive public record research. The role involves completing all-source research, gathering pertinent data, reviewing intelligence gaps, preparing records and files, and fulfilling associated investigation and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather intelligence information through field observation, confidential sources, or public records.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with government agencies that provide public information.
• Collect, assimilate, analyse, and evaluate the results of research and investigations.
• Identify red flags in reports such as court cases, politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions lists, adverse media, inflated job titles, incorrect employment periods, and forged qualifications.
• 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 the 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 organisation’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 hold a bachelor’s degree majoring in Media, Journalism, Law, International Relations/Affairs, or other related areas of study.
• Prior work experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations, or risk management fields is preferred.
• Must be eligible to visit court and policy authorities to conduct research.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug testing and background investigation.

Essential Skills and Expertise

• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn processes for:
  • Education Verification
  • Professional Affiliation Verification
  • Pre-Employment History (10 Years)
  • International Credit Search
  • International Criminal Checks (per jurisdiction)

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic global investigative environment, requiring a commitment to professional standards and ethical conduct.