Senior Financial Investigator

Professional Risk Management, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Investigator to lead complex financial investigations. This role involves conducting thorough examinations of financial records, utilizing advanced investigative techniques, and collaborating with law enforcement on asset forfeiture matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial analysis and law enforcement, a strong educational background, and proficiency in various financial databases. Join a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in combating financial crime and ensuring justice is served.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years law enforcement experience in financial investigations.
• Working knowledge of financial investigative techniques and commercial databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed examinations of financial records for criminal investigations.
• Analyze financial data to identify hidden assets and assist in forfeiture.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Investigative Techniques

Forfeiture Processes

Database Management

Foreign Language Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Choice Point

Autotrack

FINCEN

Lexis-Nexis

Bitcoin

Job description

DEA AFISS 2 JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Financial Investigator (SFI) and Financial Investigator (FI): Organizes and conducts detailed examinations of information generated during complex financial criminal/civil investigations and information available through alternative sources for the purpose of conducting financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals. Utilizes information obtained as a result of the financial analysis and prepares documentation for use by law enforcement personnel pursuing civil and criminal forfeiture matters. The SFI requires a minimum of ten years (five years for the FI) of law enforcement experience in planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial investigations, with at least five years in a specialized area such as Forfeiture, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Fraud, Drug, Money Laundering, or similar. An undergraduate degree is required. Both the SFI and FI must possess working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other sources, and a valid driver's license. Foreign language skills are preferred.

Forfeiture Support Services

Develop forfeiture processes and procedures related to ongoing financial investigations. This includes introducing specific tools and techniques to analyze financial information, and providing advice and guidance to investigate and develop forfeiture aspects of investigations. Tasks include conducting training sessions and distributing reference guides.

Analyze financial records obtained through internal and external databases, including bank statements, deposits, debit transactions, checks, letters of credit, CTRs, loan applications, and related documents obtained via subpoenas and warrants. Review these to identify hidden assets and false statements used to conceal illicit assets.

Review, process, and analyze information to assist in determining forfeiture amounts, tracing assets, and perfecting the Government’s interest in property.

Assist in locating and repatriating assets subject to forfeiture.

Identify individuals and entities making deposits, along with related bank accounts, properties, investments, and other assets.

Maintain detailed case documentation and databases to trace proceeds of criminal activities and investigative interests.

Research and analyze information from various investigative and business-related automated systems, including databases like Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FINCEN, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, CourtLink, West Law, NADA, Used Price.com, and internet resources. Activities include analyzing ownership interests, tracing proceeds, creating databases, preparing legal documents, and cataloging evidence.

Research and identify assets using social media and cyber research tools.

Provide additional services such as parsing dialed number strings to identify assets and perfect government interests.

Organize and conduct detailed examinations of information from investigations and sources for financial analysis of assets.

Assist in developing probable cause for seizure warrants, restraining orders, civil complaints, and forfeiture counts.

Support the government in planning to mitigate risks associated with seizing property, including assessing community impacts.

Prepare documents and case exhibits on property ownership and source.

Perform research to identify potential substitute assets.

Identify witnesses and subjects, and assist attorneys during interviews and court proceedings regarding property ownership and source.

Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding investigative findings and asset identification.

Conduct link analyses related to forfeiture, using financial analysis and investigative techniques such as Title III surveillance to establish relationships between subjects and property.

Research and identify assets using data amplification systems and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.