Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 38,030 - 123,360; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a Fraud Examiner, Investigator or Analyst to define and apply investigative methods for fraud allegations in the United States. Responsibilities include documenting investigative activities, conducting field surveillance, testifying in court, and leading fraud investigation teams. Applicants should possess strong skills in writing, active listening, critical thinking, and proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel and SQL. The role offers competitive salaries ranging from $38,030 to $123,360 based on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Document all investigative activities.
• Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
• Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
• Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.
• Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.

Skills

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

SQL

SAS

R

Tableau

Splunk

Job description

Overview

Fraud Examiner, Investigator or Analyst

Life As a Fraud Examiner, Investigator or Analyst. Define and apply investigative methods to obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding the resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

Responsibilities

• Document all investigative activities.
• Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
• Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
• Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in areas such as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.
• Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.
• Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.

Skills

• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding points, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Conveying information effectively in spoken form.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions or approaches.
• Active Learning: Understanding implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Types of Fraud Examiner, Investigator or Analyst

• Fraud Analyst
• Fraud Prevention Analyst
• Inspector General
• Special Investigation Unit Investigator
• Confidential Investigator

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 135,900 jobs for Fraud Examiner, Investigator or Analyst. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a positive growth trend with new jobs anticipated by 2026.

Salary

The typical yearly salary for Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts is between $38,030 and $123,360. Salaries are higher in certain states such as District of Columbia, Virginia, or Illinois.

Geographic Salaries

State-level salary data is available for various states, reflecting differences in mean annual salaries.

Tools & Technology

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts may use the following tools and technologies on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• SQL
• SAS
• R
• LexisNexis
• Tableau
• SAP Business Objects
• Splunk
• Bookkeeping software
• Electronic health record (EHR) software