Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
29 alternate job titles:
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)
Salary Information
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts: $80,190 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Update professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Maintenance |
| Train personnel to enhance job skills. | General |
| Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | General |
| Obtain documentation to authorize activities. | General |
| Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings. | General |
| Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers. | General |
| Detain suspects or witnesses. | General |
| Apprehend criminal suspects. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Investigate legal issues. | General |
| Prepare legal or investigatory documentation. | General |
| Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | General |
| Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants. | General |
| Gather financial records. | General |
| Document information related to legal proceedings. | General |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Develop business or financial information systems. | Development |
| Assess risks to business operations. | Analysis |
| Analyze business or financial data. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| Splunk Enterprise | Cloud-based management software |
| Bookkeeping software | Accounting software |
| Electronic health record EHR software | Medical software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| PCG Software Virtual Examiner | Audit software |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk Management | Risk management data and analysis software |
| Business intelligence software | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Guardian Analytics FraudMAP | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| IBM Cognos | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| TIBCO Spotfire | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| TriZetto QNXT | Data base user interface and query software |
| Vertafore ImageRight | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator | National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association | Not Available |
| Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist | Conference of State Bank Supervisors | Not Available |
| Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor | Credit Union National Association | Not Available |
| Certified Forensic Interviewer | International Association of Interviewers | Not Available |
| Certified Fraud Examiner | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Insurance Fraud Analyst | International Association of Special Investigation Units | Not Available |
| Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator | International Association of Special Investigation Units | Not Available |
| Certified Insurance Fraud Representative | International Association of Special Investigation Units | Not Available |
| Certified Protection Professional | ASIS | Not Available |
| EC Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer | EC-Council | Not Available |
| Qualification in Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) | American Board of Forensic Document Examiners | Not Available |
| Systems Security Certified Practitioner | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. | Not Available |
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