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Background Investigator (Remote)
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Role: Background Investigator
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $55,000 – $85,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Background Investigator to conduct background checks and investigations on candidates and employees. The role combines investigative rigor with discretion — producing thorough, accurate reports that hiring decisions can rely on.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive background investigations across employment, education, criminal, and credit
- Interview references and verify credentials with previous employers and institutions
- Search public records, court databases, and credentialing registries
- Document findings clearly and write thorough investigative reports
- Maintain compliance with FCRA, state, and industry-specific regulations
- Manage a caseload of investigations against turnaround SLAs
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Required Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years in background investigation, compliance, or investigative work
- Strong research skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with FCRA and adverse action processes
- Excellent written communication and report writing
- Comfort with investigative tools, court records, and public databases
- Discretion when handling sensitive personal information
What You'll Bring
- A systems thinker who breaks complex problems into actionable steps
- Strong written communication and stakeholder management
- Bias toward action and the ability to drive things to completion
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
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What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.
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