FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CONSUMER PROTECT - 41000562 1 1

State of Florida • Miami, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Office of the Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division in Miami, Florida. We are seeking experienced investigative candidates passionate about protecting Florida’s citizens and businesses. This is a civil enforcement position that will work to bring investigations through successful civil litigation or settlement and may involve referring cases with criminal violations to the appropriate law enforcement agency. The candidate will conduct complex investigations relative to consumer protection cases. These investigations may include 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.
The Consumer Protection Division is the civil enforcement authority for all multi-circuit violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA; FL Stat 501, Part II). The Division’s attorneys, investigators and support staff protect Florida consumers and businesses by pursuing individuals and entities that engage in unfair methods of competition or unconscionable, deceptive, and unfair practices in any trade or commerce. The Division also often partners with other state attorneys general and state and federal enforcement agencies in joint enforcement efforts. In conjunction with its authority under FDUTPA, the Division also has authority to enforce several related statutes including the civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act, through which the Division, where appropriate, pursues the conduct of “enterprises” engaged in continuing patterns of statutorily enumerated illegal activities, such as fraud, theft, and misleading advertising. The Consumer Protection Division is the state’s civil enforcement authority related to Price Gouging (FL Stat 501.160) during a declared state of emergency. The Attorney General also has direct enforcement authority of other state laws related to consumer protection and certain federal rules and statutes related to consumer protection.

Requirements

• Nine (9) years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of (2) two years of experience with: financial investigations, or 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 or university AND (5) five years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of (2) two years of experience with: financial investigations, or 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 three (3) years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of (2) two years of experience with: financial investigations, or financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of court procedures and requirements.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
• Ability to conduct complex financial investigations
• Ability to draft complex investigator affidavits
• Ability to identify, understand, and document large and sometimes ambiguous organizations, along with representing control and liability potential of different levels of actors.
• Knowledge of asset tracing of profits received from unlawful activities.
• Ability to document and effectively communicate the analysis of large data sets and financial information.
• Ability to utilize Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactions.
• Ability to utilize software such as CFIS, Page Vault, VPNs, Adobe Pro, and the Microsoft Suite with a high degree of skill.
• Ability to testify at court hearings and trials about actions taken while developing investigations.

Nice To Haves

• 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), or 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex fraud and financial investigations involving unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, organized schemes to defraud, asset concealment, and internet‑based fraud
• Develop and implement investigative strategies, ensuring all logical leads are identified, pursued, and documented
• Identify leads and pursue additional evidence and information through its logical conclusion
• Prepare detailed investigative reports, case summaries, memoranda of interview, and complex affidavits for use in civil litigation
• Utilize OSINT and SOCMINT tools—including public records, social media, and digital research—to develop leads and gather evidence
• Perform accurate web captures and use investigative software such as CFIS, Page Vault, Adobe Pro, VPNs, CLEAR, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Review and analyze financial statements, bank records, business documents, and other materials to identify fraud indicators, quantify losses, and trace monetary transactions
• Identify concealed assets across trusts, corporations, banking institutions, and other financial conduits
• Conduct asset tracing to follow profits derived from unlawful activity through multiple financial channels
• Utilize Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactions
• Take ownership of assigned investigations, develop and implement an investigative strategy that effectively moves the investigation to a reasonable and timely conclusion
• Lead or support investigative teams on large‑scale or high‑impact cases, providing guidance to junior staff when appropriate
• Present investigative findings and case briefings to attorneys and management in both written and verbal formats
• Coordinate with attorneys, investigators, and law‑enforcement partners, including assisting with subpoenas, affidavits, witness interviews, and trial preparation
• Testify in depositions, hearings, and trials regarding investigative actions and findings
• Maintain technical proficiency and high ethical standards
• Support investigators and attorneys with special assignments, including tasks that may require extended hours or travel outside the worksite
• Perform other assigned duties in a timely and organized manner
• Participate in price gouging enforcement during declared states of emergency, including contacting consumers and businesses, mediating resolutions to complaints, conducting site visits, gathering evidence, and serving preservation letters or subpoenas. This may require work during a declared state of emergency that occurs on weekends or holidays. This may also involve travel to other areas of the state that may have been impacted by the state of emergency.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior