Senior Associate, Background Screening

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day background screening operations for employees and contingent workers using First Advantage and related systems.
• Support the transition of background screening responsibilities into HR Operations by partnering with Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Legal, and Security.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Background Check Analysts and contingent workforce resources.
• Monitor onboarding workflows to ensure timely completion and alignment with service level expectations.
• Review and assess screening results, including criminal history, OFAC/sanctions, and adverse media reviews.
• Support adjudication workflows and manage operational escalations in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow guides.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend scalable solutions to improve efficiency and governance.
• Assist in developing KPI reporting and operational dashboards to measure compliance and service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Compliance, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in background screening, onboarding operations, or workforce administration.
• Experience administering background screening programs and adjudication workflows.
• Familiarity with First Advantage or a similar background screening platform.
• Strong knowledge of FCRA and related employment/compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly regulated or compliance-driven environment.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance initiatives, or process remediation efforts.
• Proficiency with HRIS and onboarding technologies, specifically Oracle or Fieldglass.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health, life insurance, and well-being benefits.
• Pension and retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off and various leaves of absence to support well-being.
• Flexible hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

About the Company

DTCC is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, providing critical infrastructure and services to the global financial community. We are committed to helping our employees grow through innovative projects, professional development, and a supportive, diverse workplace.