Investigative Research Associate

Fama is the innovator in online screening that makes hiring great people easy. Combining Fama’s groundbreaking AI technology and ability to integrate across the HR Tech stack, the solution compliantly searches over 10,000 online public sources to help companies avoid workplace misconduct, prevent costly legal action and ultimately, make better decisions. By modernizing candidate screening and due diligence, Fama helps organizations, agencies, and investors improve the quality of hires, make the most of each investment and build successful businesses.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Fama has raised over $30M and is backed by some of the world’s leading venture capitalists and institutional investors. We’re FCRA, EEOC, and SOC2 compliant, and integrate with major HRIS, ATS, and background check solutions. To learn more, visit Fama.io.

Position Overview:

Are you naturally inquisitive and looking to take the next steps in your career? Do you have a keen eye for examining a topic closely and discovering important details that may not have been clearly apparent?

Have you written comprehensive articles or reports or been part of a team that has? Can you take data and evidence and craft the story it tells? Are you ready to be a part of something BIG?

Fama is currently seeking an Investigative Research Associate to execute the fulfillment of Fama’s Press Check reports. This is a unique opportunity to help our company scale and meet our unique client needs. We’re looking for someone confident in their research and writing abilities, who has solid organizational and time management skills, and who is comfortable working within a remote team and working independently. 

What is a press check? Press Checks are news and litigation background searches focused on identifying client-relevant content for executive hiring and due diligence reporting. This role will work in multiple systems, creating press check reports using various third-party databases and machine learning tools and writing report summaries. Specific databases include various LexisNexis tools and PACER.

• Related degree types (not required) or equivalent experiences well-suited for this role: English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Library Sciences, Criminal Justice, etc. (anything that involves intensive research and writing)
• Research skills with strong writing disciplines such as analyzing data and literature, problem-solving, and the ability to provide results of an investigation search in written summaries.
• Strong multitasker, effective and efficient communicator with team members, and attention to detail oriented. 
• Flourishes in fast-paced production environments with metrics, standardized processes, and quality assurance deliverables. 

• Collaborate with a team of researchers for both individual and joint report fulfillment, including:
• Comprehensive search and analysis of news and litigation content
• Executive summarization of relevant news and litigation content
• Be in tune with operations production schedules and deliver customized reports

• 1-3 years of experience as a researcher in executive search, due diligence, or related industries, preferred
• Advanced understanding of database research and custom queries/boolean searching
• Specific experience with LexisNexis or PACER is a plus 
• Demonstrated working knowledge with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe applications for daily writing responsibilities. 
• Demonstrated work or equivalent experience analyzing and conveying specific information about an issue, event, or project.
• Possesses the ability to obtain conclusions and provide recommendations based on findings in written or verbal communications. 
• Must be capable of effectively communicating with team members via video and other digital communication tools.

People are our business. Join a team that celebrates you.

Remote first - Flexible work environment.

Our flexible workplace comes with vacation days, sick days, volunteer time off, and paid parental leave.

Great Financial Incentives. competitive compensation packages, stock options, and generous 401(k) plans with a match.

Employees can access Wellness Programs such as Teladoc, TalkSpace therapy, Peloton, and more for FREE.

We believe that becoming an increasingly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more successful and resilient organization. We embrace equal opportunity for all applicants and seek to foster and preserve a culture of belonging for our employees. We recognize and appreciate that the more inclusive we are, the better we will function as a team. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or family status, disability, military veteran status, and any other status or background.