Senior Financial Investigator

Senior Financial Investigator

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Senior Financial Investigator (SFI) and Financial Investigator (FI):
Organizes and conducts detailed examinations of information generated during complex financial criminal/civil investigations and information available through alternative sources for the purpose of conducting financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals. Utilizes information obtained as a result of the financial analysis and prepares documentation for use by law enforcement personnel pursuing civil and criminal forfeiture matters.

• Develop the forfeiture processes and procedures associated with an on‑going financial investigation. Provide advice and guidance to fully develop the forfeiture aspects of an ongoing investigation, including informal and formal training sessions and reference guides.
• Analyze financial records obtained by the Investigating Agencies and submit reports documenting the results, when requested. Review bank statements, deposits, debit transactions, and related records to determine hidden assets and false statements used to hide illicit assets.
• Review, process, and analyze information to assist in determining the amount to seek for forfeiture, identify and trace assets, and assist the Government in perfecting its interest in the property.
• Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture.
• Identify individuals and entities making deposits and related bank accounts, properties, investments, and other assets that may be identified from the documentation.
• Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research to trace proceeds of criminal activities.
• Research and analyze information derived from investigative and business‑related automated systems (e.g., Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FINCEN, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, Lexis‑Nexis, PACER, Court Link, West Law, NADA, Used , and other Internet capabilities).
• Research and identify assets utilizing various Social Media and Cyber research tools.
• Provide additional services, including parsing of dialed number strings, to identify amounts and property that may be subject to forfeiture in a particular investigation.
• Organize and conduct detailed examinations of information generated during complex criminal/civil investigations to conduct financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals.
• Assist with the development of sufficient probable cause to enable the Government to pursue seizure warrants, temporary restraining orders, civil complaints, and forfeiture counts.
• Provide investigative support to the Government with coordinated planning to mitigate excessive risks in seizing targeted property, assessing impacts on local community.
• Prepare documents and catalog case exhibits on the source and ownership of targeted properties.
• Perform analytical research to identify and record potential substitute assets.
• Identify witnesses and subjects and assist the case agent/attorney during conducted interviews and courtroom proceedings regarding ownership and source of targeted property.
• Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding investigative analysis and identification of assets derived from specific unlawful activities.
• Conduct detailed link analyses, utilizing results of financial analysis and other investigative techniques, to determine relationships between subjects and events leading to alleged forfeitable property.
• Research and identify assets utilizing data amplification programs/systems and through various forms of cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin).

For the SFI, a minimum of ten years (five years for the FI) of law enforcement experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial investigations is required. A minimum of five years in a specialized area of expertise such as Forfeiture, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Fraud, Drug, Money Laundering, or similar area of criminal activity is required. An undergraduate degree is required.

SFI and FI must possess working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other information sources, and a valid driver’s license. Foreign language skills are preferred.