Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst plans and develops enforcement policies and strategies; manages the implementation of the civil programs (possible criminal enforcement when applicable); evaluates enforcement program effectiveness; provides investigative support for employees who investigates private-sector employee benefits plans to protect the interests of the plans' participants and beneficiaries. The Analyst initiates, executes, and coordinates primarily civil investigations of alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The advertised salary reflects the minimum and maximum pay for the locations listed. Upon selection, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's assigned duty location. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate employee benefit plan financial activities to detect imprudent investments, improper or prohibited transactions, excessive fees, and other violations, and assess their impact on the plan's operations and financial condition.
• Use technology and data systems to collect and analyze financial information, identify connections among entities, review large transaction datasets, and evaluate complex assets such as real estate, derivatives, and private equity.
• Prepare comprehensive, well-documented reports, work papers, and in-depth financial analyses of plan financial activities.
• Produce written analyses and recommendations (including enforcement strategies) and reports on investigation targets using databases, case files, and intelligence information.
• Coordinate and collaborate with investigators, attorneys, government agencies, financial institutions, service providers, and industry partners to support and conduct technical investigations.
• Provide classroom instruction/training on financial analysis topics and represent the agency in meetings and conferences to gain information, share best practices, and resolve problems.
• Plan and carry out independent investigative and analytical work under broad policy direction.
• Evaluate enforcement program effectiveness and develop/enhance enforcement strategies, policies, procedures, and new financial analysis techniques.