Investigative Financial Analyst 24-E-12

Investigative Financial AnalystUnder the direction of the Chief of Investigations, an Investigative Financial Analyst, "IFA", will provide forensic auditing, accounting, or other support for investigations. An Investigative Financial Analyst will input researched and analyzed data into various professional products such as statistical analysis summaries, forensic accounting reports, graphs, charts, and PowerPoint presentations for law enforcement use. An Investigative Financial Analyst will review and analyze various law enforcement, financial, and procurement databases, and conduct open-source searches to obtain necessary business records to support investigations and prosecutions. They will help analyze and build financial profiles to identify criminal offenses, trends, and patterns to identify the infrastructure that makes up fraud and money laundering scheme(s).

Compile and analyze data material, including but not limited to tax and financial records, invoices, complaint data, digital media, contract, and grant related information to help identify fraud, related criminal offenses, and associated parties. Additionally, the IFA will provide expertise in financial crimes investigations by providing input to affidavits, subpoenas, investigation recommendations, and through testimony in court.QualificationsThis position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and experience in a law enforcement setting, financial analysis, accounting, and/or auditing. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification is preferred. This position also requires a working knowledge of criminal intelligence analysis and strong technological skills.

Proficiency in the use of i2 Analyst's Notebook, Bank Scan, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other software as needed to support forensic financial analysis. The ability to demonstrate strong leadership, judgment and problem-solving skills is required. Attendance, flexibility, outstanding written and communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other agencies and OAG employees is required.BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits.

Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System Disability coverageDeferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457kCommuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation programFlexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings programHealth Savings AccountLife insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance availableEmployee Assistance Program through ComPsychHolidays: 13 1/2 paidVacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, proratedPersonal days: 4 annuallyFloating Holiday: 1 annuallySick days: 1 per monthFor attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal EducationSemi-monthly payroll*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $120.00 - $322.00 monthly; for family: $292.00 - $665.00 monthlyFor more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html