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Legal Counsel, Marketing

Company: WEX Inc.

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 26, 2024

The role of Legal Counsel is to support Marketing, Branding, and Intellectual Property (IP) reporting to the Vice President of Global Corporate Legal Services. The counsel will provide legal support to WEX's global Marketing and Product teams, ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. They will oversee and manage WEX's IP portfolio, handle mergers and acquisitions, and advise on various legal issues related to marketing, branding, and IP. The ideal candidate should have a strong technology background, understanding of legal and practical components of marketing, branding, and related IP considerations, and confidence in solving complex, time-sensitive problems.

Senior Director - Enterprise Data Risk Management

Company: Capital One

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 26, 2024

This is a Senior Director role in Capital One's Enterprise Data Risk Management. The individual will apply risk management and data expertise to the company's Risk organization, partner across the enterprise to develop and support best-in-class industry data risk identification and mitigation solutions, and provide data risk advisory services to numerous lines of business. The role involves overseeing projects and team members, building relationships with line of business data officers, and establishing clear responsibilities with various partner teams.

Software Engineer (Backend)

Company: Metabase

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

Metabase is a user-friendly business intelligence tool that provides data tools with the elegance and simplicity of consumer products to the enterprise world. They are looking for exceptional software engineers to join their team and ship major features across their JavaScript and Clojure codebase. Metabase is a global team with a focus on user-centricity and has raised $30M in Series B funding.

Emerging Technology and Digital Innovation Lead

Company: Deckers Brands

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

The text describes a job posting for an Emerging Technology and Digital Innovation Lead at Deckers Brands. The role involves driving the identification, development, and implementation of emerging technologies to improve consumer experiences, product creation, and supply chain efficiency. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for footwear and retail, and a strategic mindset towards digital transformation and business growth. The company offers competitive pay, bonuses, financial planning, time off, extras, growth and development, and health and wellness programs.

Success Engineer

Company: Metabase

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

Metabase is seeking a customer-focused, highly technical Success Engineer to join their global team. The role involves helping customers design and optimize their Metabase implementation, solving complex problems, and collaborating with technical communicators to create educational materials. The company operates as a fully remote async team, offering flexibility, uninterrupted time, and a supportive environment. They are a user-focused company that believes in building long-term value, and have raised $30M in Series B funding.

Analyst-Financial Reporting

Company: Iron Mountain

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and committed individual to join their team in a Global Controllership function. The role involves preparing, reviewing, and presenting the company's external filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as general ledger close responsibilities and supporting capital markets activities.

Instructional Designer

Company: National University

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 26, 2024

The Instructional Designer will partner with Harmony Academy staff to support a series of high-priority projects, including creating content and building modules and courses for the proposed Teacher Leader and School Certificates in D2L Brightspace for both asynchronous learning. The role requires knowledge of specific audiences for modules and courses, use of multimedia format, and project management skills. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in education instructional design or related field, three years of relevant instructional design experience, and three years of experience in adult learning. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required.

Senior Software Engineer - BI Applications

Company: WEX Inc.

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

This job posting is for a remote position that requires the candidate to reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Portland ME, Boston MA, Chicago IL, or San Francisco Bay Area CA. The role involves leading a team of high-performing engineers in designing, developing, and integrating BI applications and solutions, with a focus on software development and integration of BI solutions and making sure the data platform can properly serve the variety of needs of external customers and internal customers. The candidate should have proven experience in software development, with a core focus on developing and integrating BI applications and solutions within complex data architectures. They should also have an established background in designing, implementing, and managing BI applications in large organizations serving diverse lines of business with significant business impacts. The ideal candidate should have excellent project management skills, outstanding communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. The role also involves leading capacity planning and disaster recovery solutions, collaborating with BI tool vendors, and staying current with emerging technologies and trends in BI and data platform development.

Sr. Financial Analyst

Company: Sun Life Financial, Inc.

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 26, 2024

This job posting is for a unique and challenging opportunity to work with dynamic colleagues, experts in their fields, and make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English, have excellent written communication skills, and be able to effectively promote Sun Life products and services. They should have a customer-centric approach, problem-solving skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. The job is located in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City and requires working in nights shifts.

Compensation Analyst

Company: Cloudflare

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

The job posting is for a Total Rewards team member with a background in compensation. The role involves participating in compensation surveys, analyzing market data, and supporting compensation decisions. The position requires 5+ years of compensation experience, knowledge of salary structure design and market pricing, and strong analytical skills. The role is eligible for equity participation and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Appian Architect- Remote

Company: ICF

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

The text describes a high-visibility technology leadership position within ICF's digital transformation and IT modernization division. The role involves supporting a diverse set of federal clients, architecting and implementing Appian applications, leading technology evaluations, and collaborating with various teams. The position requires extensive Appian experience, technology leadership, and a strong understanding of cloud-based hosting solutions.

Organization Effectiveness Lead, Training Operations

Company: Humana

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 25, 2024

This job posting is for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead training programs intake process and process improvement initiatives at Humana Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, instructional design, process optimization, and data analysis. The role involves overseeing the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs, managing team members, and defining and measuring post-implementation results to determine ROI and internal customer and employee satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Background Investigation roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level investigators earn between $45,000 and $60,000 annually, while mid‑level professionals range from $60,000 to $85,000. Senior investigators typically earn $85,000 to $110,000, and managerial positions can command $110,000 to $140,000, with regional variations reflecting cost of living and demand.
What skills and certifications are essential for a career in background investigation?
Core skills include investigative research, data analysis, OSINT, legal and regulatory compliance, and report writing. Key certifications are Certified Background Screening Professional (CBSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer. Proficiency with LexisNexis, Accuity, Palantir, Checkr, and Maltego enhances employability.
Can Background Investigation jobs be performed remotely?
Many analyst, compliance, and digital forensic roles are fully remote, accessed via secure VPNs and cloud‑based reporting tools. Field investigators and on‑site compliance officers typically require physical presence, but hybrid models are increasingly common.
What are common career progression paths in background investigation?
Typical advancement follows Investigator → Senior Investigator → Lead Investigator → Manager → Director. Digital forensic specialists may progress to Senior Forensic Lead or Chief Security Officer, while compliance roles can evolve into Regulatory Affairs Lead or Head of Risk Management.
What trends are shaping the background investigation industry?
The industry is moving toward AI‑driven screening, machine‑learning risk scoring, and automated credential verification. Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and emerging data‑privacy laws drives new protocols. Cloud‑based platforms, blockchain credential verification, and expanded demand from fintech, healthcare, and defense sectors are also accelerating growth.

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