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 our client's Global Backgrounds and Talent Diligence program. This position will be tasked with safeguarding the client's talent pipeline from sophisticated fraudulent applicants and state-sponsored threats. The focus will be on the implementation of advanced vetting technologies and enhancing our diligence framework to ensure hiring is conducted with maximum trust.

• Fraud & Identity Mitigation: 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.
• H1 Project Execution: Lead the effective deployment and refinement of the Socure integration and other screening tools to enhance vetting rigor while maintaining swift onboarding processes.
• Program Oversight: 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.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: 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.
• Reporting & Analytics: Ensure the integrity of data for the Backgrounds program by delivering weekly metrics on throughput, risk detection, and vendor performance.

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

Additional Desirable Skills:

• 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.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• 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.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position is $170000-181000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.