Financial Investigator

Financial Investigator

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY

Full-time

BROOKLYN

No exam required

Department: Asset Forfeiture

$72,298.00 – $72,298.00

Job Description

The Kings County District Attorney's Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors' offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Financial Investigator. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, and decision, the prospective candidate will perform the following duties:

• Work with a team of prosecutors, other investigators, and support staff to analyze allegations of criminal violations of New York State and local laws and to assist in complex investigations.
• Assist with obtaining and then reviewing and evaluating financial records and any other relevant records, including, but not limited to, credit agency reports, credit card records, SARs and other FinCEN reports, call detail records, cell site records, e-mail correspondence and records from social media, to develop evidence sufficient to sustain criminal charges.
• Assist with locating, contacting, and then conducting interviews of witnesses, potential witnesses, and subjects, either in the office or in the field, in furtherance of the investigation.
• Assist in drafting subpoenas to banks and other companies for financial and other records and then communicate with the representatives of those entities to ensure that all of the relevant documents have been delivered.
• Create schedules and charts that reflect the financial transactions at issue in exhibits that are easy to understand.
• Assist in identifying and in seizing the proceeds of criminal enterprises.
• Present findings in clear, coherent, accurate, and properly documented reports.
• Assist prosecutors in preparing for trial.
• Testify before grand juries and at trials.
• Work independently to develop investigations into complex financial crimes.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Additional Information Candidates must meet the additional requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and investigative skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment, are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.