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Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Securities Division strives to preserve the integrity of the financial marketplace through investigative actions and the registration and oversight of securities, dealers and salespersons, and investment advisers; to enhance legitimate capital formation and deter financial fraud; and to minimize the burden and expense of regulatory compliance by legitimate business. The Securities Division is seeking Securities Fraud Investigator to join the Enforcement Section.

Requirements

• Extensive investigative experience; prefer experience on fraud investigations at a financial institution, regulatory agency or law enforcement agency
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports
• Ability to testify in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings
• PC competency, particularly in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other MS Office programs as well as case file management software
• Database and internet emerging social media use/search proficiency preferred
• Virtual currency fluency preferred
• Capability to testify in administrative, civil or criminal proceedings
• Highly developed skills in reading comprehension, oral and written communication
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Substantial experience in interviewing and interrogative witnesses and suspects
• Education and experience related to accounting, criminal justice, financial fraud, elder crimes, subpoena issuance, the handling of large volumes of records or investment advisory, broker/dealer and other investment experience are skills desired for the successful candidate
• Valid Arizona driver's license with clean driving record
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not a requirement
• Successful completion of a background/reference check, criminal history check (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
• Disclosure of any interests in entities that the Commission regulates and divestment of any prohibited interests.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• AZPOST certification
• Certified Peace Officers may be placed in a higher classification (Special Investigator).

Responsibilities

• Investigate possible violations of the Arizona Securities Act and Investment Management Act.
• Proactively use analytical skills to investigate complaints.
• Perform extensive background checks.
• Conduct interviews and participate in depositions.
• Examine and analyze data.
• Collect evidence.
• Testify at trial.
• Work with the general public, law enforcement officials, legal professionals, the business community, suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Work in an undercover capacity.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed