Associate Director, Personnel Background Investigations

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Personnel Background Investigations to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.Responsibilities:Apply comprehensive and specialist knowledge in security and risk to implement strategies and programs to mitigate and minimize risks associated with personnel and third-party talent acquisition processes inclusive of personnel background investigation administration and adjudication of all parties with trusted access to people, information, and assetsOversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of standards, playbooks, and a team of direct reporting personnel that serve to govern and manage the background check program and security issues aligned to all set forth governmental, client driven, or regulatory obligationsAdminister service level agreements and quality assurance deliverables are aligned to the goals of the programServe as a contributor to Firm Safety & Security (FSS) as non-cyber management briefing senior and executive management on the status of overall initiatives and/or risks in the context of firm risk to support overall informed business decision making; closely partner with Office of General Counsel, Talent & Culture, Risk Management, FSS teams, and other stakeholders throughout the firm to implement security measures complementary to the overall security risk programPrepare technical products, reports, and other deliverables based on expert interpretation of analyzed data; direct, plan, and execute sensitive and complex background adjudication related operations and projectsCultivate and maintain effective liaisons with governmental, law enforcement, intelligence sources, and other third-party sources to understand current threats and maintain ready access to relevant information; actively participate in industry and other sector relevant industry groups to maintain a strong collaborative networkAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum eight years of recent experience handling internal investigations in a large corporate environment or government entity; specialized experience in international risk management, open-source intelligence models, and risk assessment processes requiredBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred or acquired academic level by working experience; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is requiredExperience in background check investigations required with demonstrated knowledge of relevant compliance obligations (for example, FCRA); experience in contract review inclusive of discerning compliance requirements.Ability to establish credibility as a business partner with all levels within a matrix organization and exhibit a high degree of influence is a must; must be a strategic thinker capable of handling multiple, concurrent situations and investigationsOutstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, presentation, and negotiation skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; capacity to foster the development of high-performance teams; capable of building strong professional relationships with ability to influence all levels across the organizationKPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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