Aegis seeks to hire a skilled and energetic Vetting Investigator with a focus on “Know Your Partner” (KYP) diligence. The position requires business awareness, general legal knowledge, and the drive to uncover behaviors and relationships within companies and their leadership which indicate a history of or future potential toward poor integrity.
Job Summary
This position reports directly to a Senior Vetting Investigator and is based in Aegis Mobile’s office in Mobile, AL. The Vetting Investigator is responsible for performing multiple background investigations daily as part of monitoring and augmenting the results of systems that perform automated background investigations. The Vetting Investigator is responsible for assessing the results of automated investigations, identifying edge cases, researching, validating, and collecting information about the companies and individuals involved, recommending updates and corrections, and implementing final decisions in the system of record. The Vetting Investigator must develop an in-depth understanding of the actions, activities, behavior and relationships of the subject organization and related individuals and companies, using advanced online research tools, resources, and information gathering techniques to uncover obscure knowledge and hidden relationships. The Vetting Investigator is responsible for analyzing captured information, synthesizing it into a cohesive case story, applying the appropriate scoring rules, and ensuring a defensible evidentiary record is assembled that supports the investigative results.
Responsibilities
- Verify background information and examine company records
- Provide detailed, accurate and timely assessments and update recommendations
- Recognize and discover innovative forms and indicators of undesirable, unethical and criminal behavior in relation to a range of business engagements
- Recognize and discover relationships between individuals and businesses
- Discover new forms and techniques used to commit fraud and other violations relevant to specific Aegis customer markets
- Form logical case hypotheses and validate using investigative resources· Summarize, interpret, and apply legal documents
- Effectively communicate the essential elements and relationships of a case
- Adapt quickly to changing job requirements, responsibilities and learning opportunities.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Proficiency in internet research
- Ability to quickly assimilate and analyze information, synthesize it into a cohesive and logical story, and communicate the results effectively
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a tightly integrated team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Emphasis on Excel skills
- General experience and proficiency in working with software systems and data
- General understanding of business structure, operations, finances, and legal matters
- 1–3 years of background investigation experience; corporate-focused investigations and/or legal review experience is a plus
- High capacity for multitasking and workload management
- High school diploma (minimum)
Qualifications
- Four-year Baccalaureate degree is preferred
- Self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time critical problems
- Highly effective working in a collaborative team environment
- Customer service oriented
Additional Requirements
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- All persons hired are required to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen.
Why You Want to Work with Aegis:
Aegis is an innovative, diverse, and dynamic company with tightly woven teams constantly exploring new ways to produce advantages for our clients. With offices in Virginia, Alabama, and Maryland, we provide opportunities to work in a variety of settings and use the collaborative brainpower around you to ask and answer interesting questions. We have a broad range of backgrounds and interests: experts in fields such as finance, real estate, politics, naval engineering, and even professional equestrian sports come together to make an intriguing and educational work environment. We offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. Find out more at www.aegismobile.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently located with 30 miles of our Alabama office location?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mobile, AL 36608
