FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CONSUMER PROTECT - 1 1 1 1

Financial Investigator-Consumer ProtectThis position is in the Office of the Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Fort Myers, Florida. Case(s) will largely be in the Miami geographic area and may require travel to the Miami geographic area in support of those investigations. 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. 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 responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:Conduct complex fraud and financial investigations involving unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, organized schemes to defraud, asset concealment, and internet-based fraudDevelop and implement investigative strategies, ensuring all logical leads are identified, pursued, and documentedPrepare detailed investigative reports, case summaries, memoranda of interview, and complex affidavits for use in civil litigationUtilize OSINT and SOCMINT tools—including public records, social media, and digital research—to develop leads and gather evidenceReview and analyze financial statements, bank records, business documents, and other materials to identify fraud indicators, quantify losses, and trace monetary transactionsTake ownership of assigned investigations, develop and implement an investigative strategy that effectively moves the investigation to a reasonable and timely conclusionLead or support investigative teams on large-scale or high-impact cases, providing guidance to junior staff when appropriatePresent investigative findings and case briefings to attorneys and management in both written and verbal formatsCoordinate with attorneys, investigators, and law-enforcement partners, including assisting with subpoenas, affidavits, witness interviews, and trial preparationTestify in depositions, hearings, and trials regarding investigative actions and findingsMaintain technical proficiency and high ethical standardsSupport investigators and attorneys with special assignments, including tasks that may require extended hours or travel outside the worksitePerform other assigned duties in a timely and organized mannerThe benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more!