SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR

Senior Financial InvestigatorThe Senior Financial Investigator position is a senior level investigator within the Bureau of Financial Investigations (BFI) that conducts criminal, administrative, and civil investigations under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). BFI cases are prosecuted in state and federal courts.This position reports to the Area Financial Manager - Tampa.Work Location: 1313 N. Tampa St. Suite 617-A Tampa, FL 33602-3394This position is being advertised in multiple counties. The selected candidate's in-office work location will be the Tampa Regional Office. Office hours are M-F / 8 am to 5 pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch. However, a flexible work schedule may be available. This position requires some travel, including overnight travel for training and conducting interviews, surveillance, subpoena service, etc. Approximately 25% of time is spent in the field. The OFR does not offer state issued vehicles to its employees. Employees are required to travel using their personal vehicle with a mileage reimbursement of 44.5¢ a mile or a rental car that is paid for by the state. A state cell phone is not issued with this position.Requirements:Six (6) years of experience conducting complex financial crimes investigations with at least one of those years of experience occurring within the past three (3) 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 professional experience (recent means within the past three years) conducting complex financial crimes investigations or examinations; orOR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in Finance, Accounting or Criminal Justice and a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting or Criminal Justice and one year of recent professional experience (recent means within the past three years) experience conducting complex financial crimes investigations or examinations.Preferences:Financial accounting experience.Analyzing bank and/or brokerage records.Conducting complex financial examinations or investigations.Interviewing subjects and witnesses and writing investigative reports.Possess Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designationExperience using Microsoft Excel, specifically utilizing formulas, filters, and pivot tablesRecent professional experience (within the past 3 years): drafting affidavits; drafting comprehensive case reports; working joint investigations with other agencies; presenting complex case findings to prosecutorial agencies.Experience using open source and/or licensed tools to investigate financial crimes onlineExperience conducting undercover investigationsMinimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of basic investigative techniques.Knowledge of the rules of evidence.Knowledge of court procedures and requirements.Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.Ability to analyze financial records.Ability to collect and analyze evidence.Ability to use deductive reasoning.Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.Ability to write accurate investigative reports and verbally brief them.Ability to make independent decisions.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to use a personal computerBrief Description of Duties: Investigators are responsible for conducting financial investigations. Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing and analyzing financial records and reports, issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, taking sworn statements, developing cases and giving testimony in administrative, civil and criminal cases. Investigators must also prepare detailed charts, exhibits and reports for use by attorneys and state and federal prosecutors. This position may conduct joint investigations with other local, state and federal agencies.