Global KYC & Investigations Analyst

Corporate Research and Investigations; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRI Group is seeking an Investigative Analyst in Saudi Arabia to conduct all-source research, gather pertinent data, review intelligence gaps, and prepare detailed reports. You will work with international team members to complete due diligence and background investigations, identifying red flags and maintaining rigorous standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English for writing clear, objective evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Media, Journalism, Law, International Relations/Affairs or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in due diligence, research, legal, investigations or risk management preferred.
• Must be eligible to visit courts and policy authorities for research.
• English reading/writing and report-writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Gather intelligence information from field observation, confidential sources or public records.
• Establish relationships with government agencies providing public information.
• Collect, analyze and evaluate research results and investigations.
• Identify red flags in reports (court cases, sanctions lists, inflated job titles, etc.).
• Write structured, objective reports on status, legitimacy and background of entities or subjects.
• Manage multiple due diligence and background screening cases through completion.
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of cases.
• Produce accurate, high-quality written reports and coordinate follow-ups with external stakeholders.

Skills

Report writing

English proficiency

Due diligence research

Public records research

Court/agency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media/Journalism/Law/IR

Tools

Public records databases

Job description

CRI Group is seeking an Investigative Analyst in Saudi Arabia to conduct all-source research, gather pertinent data, review intelligence gaps, and prepare detailed reports. You will work with international team members to complete due diligence and background investigations, identifying red flags and maintaining rigorous standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English for writing clear, objective evaluations.