Screening Officer- Arabic and/or French speaker

Company Description

Reporting Line

Role Overview

Background Screening & Verifications

• Conduct end-to-end background checks, including:
• + Employment history verification
• + Education and qualification verification
• + CV consistency and gap analysis
• + Reference checks
• + Identity verification
• + Public record and open-source checks (as required)
• Validate information using reliable sources and approved methodologies and tools
• Identify discrepancies, red flags, or inconsistencies and document findings clearly

• Case Management & Reporting

• Manage multiple screening cases simultaneously while respecting deadlines
• Produce clear, structured, and factual screening.
• Ensure all findings are evidence-based, objective, and defensible
• Escalate potential risks or concerns to management when required

Compliance & Data Protection

• Ensure full compliance with:
• + Data protection regulations (GDPR or equivalent)
• + Internal information security policies (ISO 27001 aligned)
• + Compliance requirements
• Handle sensitive personal data with the highest level of confidentiality
• Follow documented processes for data storage, access control, and retention

Client & Internal Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams to clarify screening requirements
• Professionally follow up with candidates or third parties for verification purposes
• Maintain accurate case records and audit trails

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, Criminology or a related field (Relevant experience may compensate for formal education)

Experience

• 1–4 years of experience in:
• + Background screening
• + Pre-employment checks
• + HR operations, compliance, or risk-related roles
• Prior exposure to regulated environments (financial services, luxury, corporate, or consulting) is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent written communication skills (clear, factual, neutral tone)
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
• Good understanding of CV structures, employment practices, and verification methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / case management systems

Languages

• English: Fluent (written and spoken)
• One Additional languages in French, German, Arabic or Russian is a must