Financial Fraud Analyst

Lindahl Reed•Trenton, NJ

7d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lindahl Reed is hiring a Financial Fraud Analyst to support the Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Attorney’s Office in Trenton, NJ. The Financial Fraud Analyst will perform a variety of financial analysis services in support of the investigation and prosecution of securities fraud cases and will report to the Chief of the Criminal Division.

Requirements

U.S Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
Must have a valid State driver’s license.
The Contractor shall be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook and advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
Bachelor’s degree required with background in finance, economics, and/or accounting.
Experience with Relativity and/or Bloomberg
At least five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze publicly available materials, governmental databases, and other such sources to identify possible violations of federal securities and financial fraud statutes. Assists AUSAs in preliminary investigations to confirm such violations. Utilize standard reference works, financial publications, reporting services, and credit agencies, to review data and transactions.
Review and analyze large volumes of trading data to identify possible violations of federal securities and financial fraud statutes.
Prepare reports and summarize the analyses and evaluations made on the progress of the investigation, and present conclusions and recommendations based on the findings of the Assistant U.S. Attorneys and/or supervisory AUSA.
Identify and develop human sources who may provide information regarding violations of federal securities laws and financial fraud statues and assist in the investigations of such offenses.
Assist in the investigation of cases being handled by Assistant United States Attorneys by identifying witnesses, helping create an investigative plan, drafting and serving subpoenas and other document requests and demands, analyzing documents, conducting interviews, producing well written interview reports, spreadsheets and other analyses, providing fact and expert testimony, and otherwise building proof necessary for successful criminal prosecutions.
Knowledge and experience assisting in federal financial fraud investigations and trials, including familiarity with relevant federal financial fraud statutes, and ability to develop, analyze, and organize evidence for trial purposes.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, analyze relevant facts and documentary evidence, as needed.
Ability to develop source information and conduct witness interviews.
Knowledge of financial theory and principles and of the financial and management structure, operations and practices of corporate organizations and financial institutions.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and procedures governing residential mortgage-backed securities. Basic knowledge of economics and accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to conduct financial statement audits. Must possess skills in analyzing and providing advisory services on business financial structures.