Investigative Analyst - Background Screening and Due Diligence

CRI Group™ is hiring an Investigative Analyst to join our team in Riyadh.This is a hands-on investigative role for someone who knows how to dig beyond the surface, verify information, identify red flags, connect findings, and turn research into clear, evidence-based intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct background screening investigations on individuals, including employment, education, professional history, address and other relevant verifications.Conduct global due diligence investigations on individuals and corporations using public records, specialist databases, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and international resources.Research corporate backgrounds, legitimacy, ownership structures, financial standing, litigation exposure, reputational concerns and other potential risk indicators.Conduct OSINT and advanced online research, including Boolean searches, public-record searches and digital research techniques.Analyse corporate and commercial records to identify shareholders, directors and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).Conduct litigation and courthouse record searches and analyse findings relevant to the subject under investigation.Perform reputational and integrity checks, including adverse media and other risk-related research.Verify previous employment, professional experience, project involvement and working relationships through appropriate sources and interviews.Conduct field investigations and physical/site visits, including address verification, where required.Conduct and document interviews/statements in accordance with assignment protocols.Analyse information and datasets to identify inconsistencies, red flags, potential fraud indicators and reputational risks.Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-supported investigative and due diligence reports in accordance with client requirementsMaintain complete case records, evidence, research trails and supporting documentation within the company’s case management system.Manage multiple investigations simultaneously while meeting quality standards, SLAs and deadlines.Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of integrity, discretion and data-protection compliance. Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Criminology, International Relations, Finance, Risk Management, Intelligence Studies or a related discipline.Relevant professional experience in background screening, corporate investigations, due diligence, investigative research, intelligence or risk investigations.Hands-on experience conducting background verification is strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of OSINT methodologies, Boolean search techniques, public records and investigative databases.Experience researching corporate structures, UBOs, litigation, adverse media and reputational risk.Strong analytical skills with the ability to distinguish between a simple search result and a material investigative finding.Excellent written English with demonstrated ability to prepare fact-based, evidence-supported analytical reports.Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and investigative judgment.Ability to manage multiple cases and work effectively under strict deadlines.High standards of confidentiality, professional ethics and discretion.Understanding of applicable data protection and privacy requirements, including PDPL/GDPR, is preferred.Arabic language capability and familiarity with Saudi/GCC public-record research would be an advantage. Important Note:This is not a standard AML/KYC processing role. We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on exposure to investigative research, background verification, due diligence, OSINT and evidence-based reporting.