SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR

Senior Financial Investigator - 43004179

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) provides regulatory oversight for Florida's financial services industry. The OFR is organized into five areas: Executive Direction, Division of Financial Institutions, Division of Consumer Finance, Division of Securities, and the Bureau of Financial Investigations (BFI). The programs oversee and regulate a wide range of financial enterprises and individuals, such as securities industry participants, money transmitters, consumer finance companies, mortgage loan originators, foreign currency exchangers, payday lenders, state-chartered banks, and state-chartered credit unions.

The Senior Financial Investigator position is a senior level investigator within the BFI that conducts criminal, administrative, and civil investigations under the regulatory jurisdiction of the OFR. BFI cases are prosecuted in state and federal courts. Applicants must have adequate experience conducting fraud and/or financial investigations and/or examinations and presenting complex case findings to criminal and administrative prosecutors. Candidates must have professional experience other than or aside from Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) or Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience within a financial institution in order to be considered for this position.

This position reports to the Emergent Financial Crimes Team Leader. This position will be required to report to the Orlando or Tampa 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 field work (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 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 and two (2) years of recent professional experience (recent means within the past three (3) years) conducting complex financial crimes investigations or examinations; or OR 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 years) conducting complex financial crimes investigations or examinations.

Preferences: Experience using AI tools in a professional setting. Knowledge of cryptocurrencies. Experience working cryptocurrency investigations. Tracing cryptocurrencies. Knowledge of Accounting practices. Utilizing open source and license-based tools for virtual data capture. Utilizing command line in Linux/Windows OS. Performing undercover detail, both virtually and in-person. Analyzing bank and/or brokerage records. Conducting complex financial examinations or investigations. Interviewing subjects and witnesses. Possess Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation. Developing/Running Bash Scripts.

Minimum 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 navigate Windows and/or Linux Operating Systems Ability to troubleshoot basic data-harvesting challenges

Special Notes: This position requires approximately 1-25% overnight travel and a valid Driver's License. Qualified candidates are normally hired at a salary that is within 10% of the advertised base salary for the position ($49,500) and may include competitive area differential pay (CAD). OFR employees are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Candidates should expect a professional office environment with a public service driven mission. Benefits include competitive health insurance, State of Florida retirement options and a flexible work/life balance.