Investigative Analyst

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

What You'll Do:

The Investigative Analyst performs the steps necessary to create a profile of a subject’s identity and addresses, as well as professional and educational history. Research is conducted leveraging multiple 3 rd party platforms, proprietary records, and social media to further understand and investigate the findings developed while distinguishing which are likely necessary for the customer deliverable. Findings are reviewed to confirm if tied to a subject, saved and documented in a report template. This role may occasionally conduct interviews with individuals determined to have knowledge of the subjects’ business histories for inclusion in the final report, verification calls or clarification calls to a courthouse. As the investigation builds, the Investigative Analyst is relied on to provide insights and expertise about a particular subject.

Responsibilities:

• Build initial identity profiles to support investigative research for client reports.
• Develop detailed search strings using Boolean logic and run queries across multiple databases, including Nexis, Lexis, TLO, Factiva, TLO, and open-source platforms such as social media and LinkedIn.
• Conduct research across social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to gather relevant background information.
• Analyze records and findings—including litigation filings, corporate records, liens and judgments, criminal records, news/media, and other public-source data—through a client-focused, risk-mitigation lens.
• Accurately enter findings into reporting templates while meeting strict deadlines and following standard phraseology and writing guidelines.
• Provide internal support as needed throughout the production of client deliverables.
• Identify and recommend potential interview subjects for inclusion in written reports.
• Conduct interviews with individuals who may have knowledge of a subject’s business activities or history.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred; degrees in research-related fields are a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in investigative research or a related analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Boolean logic and familiarity with research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, TLO); knowledge of additional investigative tools is a plus.
• Strong online and open-source research skills, including advanced internet research techniques.
• Proven critical thinking and analytical abilities with a focus on accuracy and risk assessment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrates adaptability.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

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The salary for this position is approximately $64-70K per year. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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