SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CP - 41000544

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

5d • $63,982 - $65,137 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division has an exciting promotional opportunity for a senior financial investigator in the Tampa bureau. 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, and will mentor and assist with training of junior level investigators. 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. Follow this link for more information: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/consumer-protection

The Senior Financial Investigator must have significant experience conducting fraud, financial crimes, economic crimes, white collar crimes, wire and mail fraud, consumer protection, or other complex investigations and presenting complex case findings. Experience in reviewing financial statements, bank documents, and other business documents in the context of evaluating the flags of fraud or determining damages and loss, and knowledge of the theories and methods for tracking the flow of monetary transactions as evidence of a violation is also required. The Senior Financial Investigator must have experience in drafting reports, affidavits, subpoenas, and other representative material to provide findings to an Attorney or to be utilized in court proceedings.

Requirements

• Nine (9) years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience, OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and five years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations ,or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience, OR
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, 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
• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews and taking statements
• Experience collecting and analyzing evidence
• Strong ability to use deductive reasoning
• Strong ability to analyze information and determine its validity
• High level of skill conducting complex fraud and/or financial investigations
• High level of skill drafting complex investigator affidavits reasoning through violations for submission in civil proceedings
• High level of skill developing and implementing an investigative strategy, effectively moving investigations toward appropriate enforcement actions
• High level of skill leading an investigative team that may include support personnel to ensure that large investigative projects and/or cases are brought to completion
• High level of skill performing detailed financial analysis representing the flow of monetary transactions and how that information relates to violations that have been identified. Experience using software such as CFIS or Excel to assist in this endeavor
• High level of skill leveraging OSINT and SOCMINT items such as internet searches, social media, and public records to develop leads and information to further your assigned inquiries and investigations
• Proficiency using Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactions
• Experience utilizing software such as CFIS, Page Vault, VPNs, Adobe Pro, and the Microsoft Suite
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of improved business processes to improve the efficiency of investigative projects

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 lead investigator in support of civil litigation.
• Experience conducting fraud, financial crimes, economic crimes, white collar crimes, wire and mail fraud, consumer protection, or other complex investigations.
• Experience in reviewing financial statements, bank documents, and other business documents in the context of evaluating the flags of fraud or determining damages and loss.
• Experience using 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 using 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.
• Experience assisting with investigative training and mentoring of investigative staff.

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.
• Lead investigative teams on largescale or high-impact cases, coordinating work performed by Financial Investigators and Investigation Specialists, which may include High Priority matters, or Divisional Initiatives.
• Lead investigations and develop and implement an investigative strategy that effectively moves the investigation to a reasonable and timely conclusion
• Mentor and train junior investigative staff, including onboarding support and guidance on investigative techniques, documentation, and analytical methods.
• 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
• 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.
• Assist the Investigator Supervisor with case management responsibilities.
• 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.
• Assist the Investigator Supervisor with case management responsibilities and may temporarily assume oversight duties when needed.

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree