SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR - 43004876

State of Florida•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Investigator is a senior-level investigator in the Florida Office of Financial Regulation’s Bureau of Financial Investigations. The role conducts criminal, administrative, and civil investigations under the OFR’s regulatory jurisdiction. Cases may be prosecuted in state and federal courts. Candidates must have relevant experience conducting fraud or financial investigations or examinations and presenting complex case findings to criminal and administrative prosecutors; experience limited to Bank Secrecy Act or anti-money laundering work within a financial institution does not meet the stated experience requirement. The position reports to the Area Financial Manager - Tampa and is based at the Tampa Regional Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch; a flexible schedule may be available. Approximately 25% of work is in the field, and the position requires some travel, including overnight travel for training and investigative activities. Employees use a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement or a state-paid rental car; a state-issued vehicle and cell phone are not provided. Investigators review and analyze financial records and reports, issue subpoenas, interview witnesses, take sworn statements, develop cases, and testify in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. They prepare detailed charts, exhibits, and reports for attorneys and state and federal prosecutors, and may conduct joint investigations with local, state, and federal agencies.

Requirements

Six years of experience conducting complex financial crimes investigations, including at least one year of such experience within the past three years; OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course in Finance, Accounting, or Criminal Justice and two years of recent experience conducting complex financial crimes investigations or examinations; OR such a bachelor’s degree, a relevant master’s degree, and one year of recent experience conducting complex financial crimes investigations or examinations.
Professional experience beyond or aside from Bank Secrecy Act or anti-money laundering experience within a financial institution.
Knowledge of basic investigative techniques, rules of evidence, and court procedures and requirements.
Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
Ability to analyze financial records, collect and analyze evidence, use deductive reasoning, and assess the validity of information.
Ability to write accurate investigative reports and verbally brief them.
Ability to make independent decisions and maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use a personal computer.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel, including approximately 1–25% overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Financial accounting experience.
Experience analyzing bank and/or brokerage records.
Experience conducting complex financial examinations or investigations.
Experience interviewing subjects and witnesses and writing investigative reports.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation.
Experience using Microsoft Excel formulas, filters, and pivot tables.
Recent experience drafting affidavits and comprehensive case reports, working joint investigations with other agencies, and presenting complex case findings to prosecutorial agencies.
Experience using open-source and/or licensed tools to investigate financial crimes online.
Experience conducting undercover investigations.

Responsibilities

Conduct criminal, administrative, and civil financial investigations under the OFR’s regulatory jurisdiction.
Review and analyze financial records and reports.
Issue subpoenas.
Interview witnesses and take sworn statements.
Develop investigative cases and present findings.
Testify in administrative, civil, and criminal cases.
Prepare detailed charts, exhibits, and reports for attorneys and state and federal prosecutors.
Conduct joint investigations with local, state, and federal agencies when applicable.
Conduct investigative fieldwork, including interviews, surveillance, and subpoena service.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance.
State of Florida retirement options.
Flexible work/life balance.
Flexible work schedules for certain positions.
Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Health and life insurance options for individual and/or family coverage.
Optional supplemental insurance, including dental, vision, and disability coverage.
Tax-deferred medical and dependent care benefit reimbursement accounts.
Deferred compensation opportunities.
Tuition waivers for attendance at state universities and community colleges.