Senior Background Checks Analyst

SGS; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Screening Officer to conduct professional background checks and employment screenings in line with internal procedures, client requirements and regulatory frameworks. The role focuses on CV verification, employment and education checks, and other integrity screenings with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

The position is operational and detail-oriented, requiring robust analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple cases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, law, business administration, criminology or related field (relevant experience may compensate).
• 14 years of experience in background screening, pre-employment checks, HR operations compliance or risk roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end background checks including employment history verification, education verification, CV consistency, reference checks, identity verification, and public records checks.
• Validate information using approved methodologies and tools; document findings clearly.
• Manage multiple screening cases with deadlines; produce structured, factual screening reports.
• Ensure data protection compliance (GDPR or equivalent) and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with internal teams and candidates for verification purposes; maintain audit trails.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Integrity

Discretion

Independence

Confidentiality

CV verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Criminology

Tools

MS Office

Case management system

Job description

SGS is seeking a Screening Officer to conduct professional background checks and employment screenings in line with internal procedures, client requirements and regulatory frameworks. The role focuses on CV verification, employment and education checks, and other integrity screenings with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

The position is operational and detail-oriented, requiring robust analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple cases