About Vcheck
Vcheck is a human-led, technology-enabled due diligence background check firm, annually conducting over 18,000 international investigations. We specialize in risk-based assessments for lending, investments, KYC, vendor onboarding, M&A, IPOs, executive placements, and overall third-party portfolio risk. Our hybrid approach delivers the financial and reputational intelligence needed for confident decision-making.
Founded in 2012 and based in New York City, Vcheck has experienced rapid growth, industry recognition, and five consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list.
About the role
We are looking for a Quality Control Associate to join us within the firm’s Vcheck Intelligence (VI) unit. VI is a team of multi-lingual investigators and analysts who conduct deep-dive investigative due diligence research utilizing public records and human source intelligence. We are seeking an experienced investigative professional with experience in reviewing and editing reports. This position would be a full-time reviewer, with a focus on open source report review. Key job duties would be helping to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and stylistic consistency of VI reports.
What you'll do
- Review of Open Source VI Reports
- Thorough review of Level 1 and Premier reports to ensure maintenance of internal quality standards and client expectations.
- Read reports, looking for typos, issues with formatting, organization, and other editorial mistakes.
- Conduct spot-checks on reports, including but not limited to litigation checks, media checks, professional history confirmation, education verification, licensing information, PEP/Sanctions hits, regulatory issues.
- Provide feedback on writeups in the report to help researchers better meet the needs and expectations of the client.
- Provide clear, consistent, and professional feedback to the research team to meet quality expectations and help the team improve their work.
- Communicate with the research team to help them best address feedback regarding errors, discrepancies, or other issues during the research process.
- Serve as a Research and Writing Resource for the Team
- Answer questions before the review process to help researchers solve problems before they get to review.
- Assist new researchers with navigating the learning curve of VI work, including helping with VI-appropriate language, providing research tips, and giving guidance on how to approach challenging research situations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on industry best practices and standards.
- Communicate with Senior Management about Team Performance
- Provide feedback to managers about the performance and progress of direct reports.
- Fill out scorecards for each subject giving feedback and logging errors.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 2-3 years experience in open-source investigations in one or more of the following fields: pre-investment due diligence, third-party compliance, KYC, risk advisory, etc.
- At least one year of experience doing full-time content review/QC.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in International Relations/Affairs, Political Science, Regional Studies, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Law, Business or other related areas of study
- Relevant license/certification such as CFE or CAMS.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong familiarity with diligence databases such as TLO, Westlaw, and Rzolut.
- Ability to conduct media searches and quickly read and comprehend large volumes of media hits.
- Experience reading and analyzing court documents, including complaints, settlement documents, and judgments.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage dozens of assigned reports at a time.
- Excellent communication and people management skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and editing skills.
- Though this position is 100% remote, candidates are required to work in the United States.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Overtime eligible
Vcheck Global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Vcheck Global expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
No matter what background you bring with you, if you are committed to excellence and good at what you do, we welcome you to apply to join us and encourage you to come as you are.