Senior Financial Investigator

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

Forfeiture Support Services :

• 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.
• Conduct informal and formal training sessions based on the contractor's content or design.
• Distribute reference guides.

Analyze financial records obtained by the Investigating Agencies through internal and external data bases and submit reports documenting the results, when requested. Specifically, the contractor will review bank statements; deposits; and debit transactions, including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), loan applications, and related records that are obtained pursuant to Federal and State subpoenas and search warrants executed by the Government. The contractor will review the documents to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide illicit assets from investigators and to make the assets appear to be legitimate. Review, process, and analyze information sufficient to 1) assist in determining the amount to seek for forfeiture; 2) identify and trace assets during the course of investigations; and 3) assist the Government in perfecting its interest in the property. Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture. Identify the individuals and entities making deposits and all related bank accounts, properties, investments, and any 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 and investigative interests in targeted property. Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related automated systems including, but not limited to, Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FINCEN, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, Lexis-Nexis, PACER.