Program Manager, Backgrounds & Talent Diligence - 6-month engagement jobs in United States
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Control Risks · 4 hours ago

Program Manager, Backgrounds & Talent Diligence - 6-month engagement

Control Risks is seeking a highly organized and security-focused Program Manager for a temporary 6-month role to collaborate with their client's Global Backgrounds and Talent Diligence program. The role involves safeguarding the client's talent pipeline from fraudulent applicants and state-sponsored threats, focusing on the implementation of vetting technologies and enhancing the diligence framework.

ConsultingInsurTechRisk ManagementSecurity

Responsibilities

Spearhead the adoption of Identity Verification (IDV) controls and Enhanced Talent Diligence protocols to identify and prevent fraudulent applicants, particularly those suspected of being linked to DPRK-affiliated threats
Lead the effective deployment and refinement of the Socure integration and other screening tools to enhance vetting rigor while maintaining swift onboarding processes
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Global Background Check program, ensuring that vendor service level agreements (SLAs) are adhered to and all background checks are executed with complete accuracy
Serve as the primary Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for the Backgrounds function, collaborating closely with Security Engineering, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to refine our global "trust" standards
Ensure the integrity of data for the Backgrounds program by delivering weekly metrics on throughput, risk detection, and vendor performance

Qualification

Security Program ExpertiseFraud Detection MindsetProject Management RigorAnalytical DepthCollaborative InfluenceDPRK-specific threat knowledgeGlobal privacy regulations

Required

Over 4 years of experience in security operations, risk management, or background investigations, demonstrating a proven ability to manage intricate workflows
Knowledge of advanced applicant fraud techniques and hands-on experience with IDV (Identity Verification) technology for verifying remote candidates
Proven experience in leading technical deployments (such as Socure, Checkr, or similar screening platforms) in an enterprise setting
Proficient in auditing large datasets to identify anomalies and possessing the communication skills necessary to convey those findings into actionable security policies
Comfortable in a dynamic environment and capable of making critical decisions regarding candidate eligibility in alignment with internal risk tolerance
Skilled at collaborating with various departments to address complex identity and vetting issues

Preferred

Experience with DPRK-specific threat actor patterns or intricate state-sponsored 'work-from-home' fraud schemes
Previous experience in a highly regulated financial services or cryptocurrency environment
Understanding of global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) as they pertain to background screening and data retention

Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Company

Control Risks

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Control Risks is a risk consultancy that provides security risk management, organizational resilience, and operational protective security.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
NVM Private Equity
2011-03-17Private Equity
1995-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Bill Udell
Senior Partner, Crisis and Security Consulting for the Americas
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Brad Kolacinski
Partner
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