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Purpose of Role

Core Job Responsibilities

• Oversee vetting processes for third parties

• Manage a team of research staff members

• Restructure and manage a seamless vet and research process with Foundation staff and consultants

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis perform investigations and fact finding into individuals and entities using a variety of internal public and third-party data sources (legal filings financial records proprietary databases etc.)

• Report findings and recommendations prepare and present clear concise and detailed reports outlining the following to key stakeholders

  • Findings

  • Analysis

  • Recommendations

• Ensure regulatory compliance (FARA AML etc.) stay current on relevant industry regulations to ensure Foundation is operating in compliance with national and international laws particularly in terms of anti-corruption frameworks and sanctions

• Collaborate across departments

• Maintain documentation document all activities findings and resolutions for internal records

• Handle sensitive data process and store confidential information with the highest degree of discretion and security

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Update vetting standards processes and policy

• Provide

  • Strategic perspective synthesis of strategic insight and a fact-based analytical approach

  • Tailored approach iterative collaborative process specific to vetting

  • Deep expertise knowledge of Foundations core mission and brand identity keen understanding of vetting domains and red flags

  • Fast results-oriented process focus on critical and timely issues

  • Compliance advocate willingness to convey tough messages including failing an unattractive vet

• Manage performance of research staff

• Oversee operational aspects of:

  • request process

  • assignment and tracker

  • communications strategy and plan

  • analysis and reporting

  • approval process

• Ensure effective communications between the research staff and other Foundation teams

• Maintain research and issues/risk log

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience

• Key Skills

• Analytical

• Business partner

• Communication

• Decision-making

• Investigation

• Judgment

• Project management

• Industry knowledge

• Exceptional Writing Skills

The salary range for this role is between $129675 and $162070.

This role is hybrid at our Chicago office in Hyde Park or remote within approved Foundation jurisdictions.

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage Empathy Integrity Accountability Community Inclusivity Pragmatism Resilience Imagination and Hope.

Dont check off every box in the requirements listed above Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex gender identity religion sexual orientation age disability parental status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability please e-mail us at if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.