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State of Florida · 1 day ago

FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CONSUMER PROTECTI - 41000562

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

4+ years exp

The Office of the Attorney General in Florida is seeking a Financial Investigator in the Consumer Protection Division to conduct complex investigations related to consumer fraud and unfair trade practices. The role involves developing investigative strategies, drafting reports, and presenting findings to management, while also leading investigative teams and ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct complex fraud and/or financial investigations concerning allegations of unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, asset forfeiture, organized schemes to defraud, and fraud committed using the internet or other digital means

Take ownership of assigned investigations and develop and implement an investigative strategy that effectively moves the investigation to a reasonable conclusion

Draft case summaries, memorandums of interview, investigative reports, and complex investigator affidavits that require reasoning through violations for submission in civil litigation proceedings

Present case briefings and findings both in writing and verbally to management or attorneys assigned to lead the enforcement mission

Responsible for identifying leads and pursuing additional evidence and information through its logical conclusion

Perform detailed financial analysis representing the flow of monetary transactions and how that information relates to violations that have been identified. May use software such as CFIS or Excel to assist in this endeavor

Locate and identify concealed profits in trusts, domestic and foreign corporations, banking institutions, real and personal property and any other methods or means of concealment

Conduct asset tracing of profits received from unlawful activities through all financial conduits

Testify at court hearings and trials about actions taken while developing investigations

Leverage Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) skills such as internet searches, public records databases, social media review, and website captures to develop leads and information to further investigations

Utilize Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactions

Responsible for leading an investigative team that may include support personnel to ensure that large investigative projects and/or cases are brought to completion

Complete special assignments as may be requested by supervisors or Assistant Attorneys General in a timely fashion, and which may require extended hours and/or travel outside of the worksite

Maintains technical investigative proficiency and high ethical standards

In the event of a declared state of emergency: Conduct investigations of price gouging allegations which may include contacting consumers and businesses to identify and resolve complaints, conducting site visits at businesses to obtain statements and evidence, or serve process such as preservation letters and subpoenas. This may require working extended hours, weekends, and/or during holidays during the declared state of emergency. This may also involve travel to other affected regions to provide support and assistance in meeting the price gouging enforcement mission of our office

Qualification

Certified Fraud ExaminerFinancial investigationsSocial Media IntelligenceOpen-Source IntelligenceMicrosoft ExcelTestifying in courtAnalytical skillsInvestigative techniquesBilingual in SpanishCommunication skills

Required

Nine (9) years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and five years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience

A master's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience

Preferred

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) through the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)

Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) certification through the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist (ACFCS)

Experience as the primary assigned individual conducting fraud, financial crimes, economic crimes, white collar crimes, wire and mail fraud, consumer protection, or other complex investigations

Experience reviewing financial statements, bank documents, and other business documents in the context of evaluating the flags of fraud or determining violations of law, tracking the flow of funds, and/or determining damages and losses for litigation

Experience in the use of Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and other internet resources to identify individuals, links between organizations, determine size and composition of businesses, and identify assets for forfeiture

Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel in furtherance of investigations and/or to track and identify trends in financial and banking information

Experience testifying in depositions, administrative court proceedings, evidentiary hearings, and/or trials

Bilingual in Spanish