What You'll Do

  • Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.
  • Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques.
  • Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems.
  • Prepare evidence for presentation in court.
  • Obtain and serve subpoenas.
  • Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud.
  • Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
  • Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.
  • Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
  • Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.12/5
Writing 4.12/5
Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Complex Problem Solving 4.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.88/5
Active Learning 3.75/5
Coordination 3.62/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.38/5
Persuasion 3.25/5
Monitoring 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Cautiousness, Intellectual Curiosity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Expression 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.12/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Speech Recognition 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk Management Bookkeeping software Business intelligence software Electronic health record EHR software Guardian Analytics FraudMAP IBM Cognos LexisNexis Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software PCG Software Virtual Examiner Python R

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 5.0/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.95/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.72/5)
  • Intellectual Curiosity (High importance: 4.47/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

AML Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering Analyst) AML Consultant (Anti-Money Laundering Consultant) AML Investigator (Anti-Money Laundering Investigator) AML Operations Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering Operations Analyst) Anti-Fraud Operations Analyst BSA Analyst (Bank Secrecy Act Analyst) BSA Consultant (Bank Secrecy Act Consultant) Casino Gaming Regulator Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Confidential Investigator Financial Crimes Investigator Financial Intelligence Analyst Financial Investigator Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Fraud and Waste Investigator Fraud Data Analyst Fraud Detection Analyst Fraud Examiner Fraud Investigator Fraud Operations Manager Fraud Prevention Analyst Fraud Prevention Specialist Fraud Risk Analyst Fraud Specialist Fraud Strategy Analyst Investigator KYC Analyst (Know Your Customer Analyst) Special Investigations Unit Investigator (SIU Investigator)