Senior Investigator – Global Screening Investigations, Due Diligence

Bank of America

. Conduct routine to complex investigations concerning current or prospective bank customers, employees, and applicants .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $63,700 - $100,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations, analyzing data from diverse sources, and identifying risks and control weaknesses. Proficient in preparing detailed reports and recommendations to support decision-making in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

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Investigative ExperienceData AnalysisRisk ManagementLegal InterpretationTime Management

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Hard Skills

Investigative TechniquesData InterpretationEmployment Eligibility ScreeningDue Diligence ChecksAnalytical SkillsReport PreparationControl Weakness IdentificationProcess Vulnerability AnalysisQuality AssuranceMetric-Driven Performance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIntellectual CuriosityMultitaskingIndependenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Proprietary DatabasesPublic RecordsThird-Party Sources

Industry Keywords

BankingRisk ExposureFederal Court SystemState Court SystemAuditPublic Records ResearchCriminal LawLegal Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct routine to complex investigations concerning current or prospective bank customers, employees, and applicants
Lead investigations for task forces or special projects involving significant loss exposure
Perform checks to identify significant issues and control weaknesses and minimize line-of-business risk exposure
Prepare, report, and summarize investigation findings for internal business partners to support hiring and credit decisions
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend actions to management on investigations presenting significant risk exposure
Use proprietary databases, public records, and third-party sources to conduct credit, criminal, education, and employment checks
Identify internal control weaknesses and process vulnerabilities in Screening Services and recommend operational solutions
Interpret data to draw conclusions and support investigation decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Relevant or prior investigative experience conducting employment eligibility screenings, due diligence checks, or similar investigations in a heavy production / quality focused environment
Relevant experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting data from a variety of sources
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly matrixed, and complex environment
Intellectual curiosity and ability to connect information from multiple sources and investigate underlying risks, trends, and root causes
Ability to read and interpret legal and technical information
Ability to meet or exceed service level agreements while delivering high-quality, error-free work
Effective time management and multitasking skills in a metric-driven production environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong computer and analytical skills
Strong understanding of federal and state court system hierarchies
Previous investigative experience in audit, banking, public records research, or risk management is desired
Prior paralegal/legal support experience and current knowledge of interpreting criminal law and court case results is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits
Support for teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Paid time off
Annual discretionary incentive award eligibility based on individual, line of business, and company performance