Investigator

Missouri Secretary of State • Jefferson City, MO

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Missouri Securities Division is looking for talented, driven professionals to join our Enforcement team as an Investigator. In this critical role, you'll uncover and stop fraud, unethical conduct, and unlawful securities activity across Missouri. This is your chance to be at the forefront of protecting the investing public-while putting your investigative and analytical skills to the test in meaningful, high-impact work.

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Skilled at reviewing cases, fact patterns and identifying issues using investigative techniques.
• Develop a deep understanding of the financial services industry.
• Comfort with complex financial records, banking transactions, and document-heavy cases.
• Be thorough, able to pay particular attention to detail, and task-oriented.
• Be a competent writer with the ability to communicate facts, theories and analysis effectively.
• Able to apply laws and rules to a specific situation.
• Excellent writing skills to clearly and effectively communicate investigative findings.
• The ability to remain objective, discreet, and professional-even in high-stakes situations.
• Good organization skills and the ability to handle dozens of open cases simultaneously.
• Be able to work independently with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in business, criminal justice, or related program is preferred.
• Experience in the securities industry or law enforcement is helpful.
• Certifications (SIE, Series 7, Series 65, CFE, CKYCA, CTMA, CAFCA, CAMS, CAFS, etc.) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of securities fraud and misconduct investigations focusing on unregistered offerings, financial scams, and deceptive practices under the Missouri Securities Act of 2003.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; draft statements and build timelines that bring clarity to complex financial activity.
• Issue target letters & subpoenas, review documents, trace funds through financial systems, and analyze intricate transactions to uncover fraudulent schemes.
• Work closely with enforcement attorneys to develop case strategies. Help prepare legal documents, assist with discovery, and testify in legal proceedings-both administrative and criminal.
• Maintain organized investigative files and produce a final investigative report to assist enforcement attorneys in resolving the complaints, investigations, and cases.
• Keep up with changes in securities regulation, financial products, and investigative best practices.
• Coordinate efforts with federal and state partners to maximize the impact of your investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees