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Summary Description


	Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Audit Manager

2.	Certified Fraud Examiner

3.	Data Analyst

4.	Forensic Accountant

5.	Fraud Analyst

6.	Fraud Examiner

7.	Fraud Investigator

8.	Fraud Prevention Analyst

9.	Inspector General

10.	Internal Audit Manager

11.	Investigator

12.	Risk Analyst

13.	Special Agent

14.	Special Investigation Unit Investigator

Job Tasks

	Document all investigative activities. Document information related to legal proceedings.

	Prepare written reports of investigation findings. Prepare legal or investigatory documentation.

	Prepare evidence for presentation in court. Collect evidence for legal proceedings.

	Testify in court regarding investigation findings. Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

	Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements. Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants. Prepare legal or investigatory documentation.

	Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys. Investigate legal issues.

	Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection. Advise others on business or operational matters.

	Obtain and serve subpoenas. Obtain documentation to authorize activities. Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

	Gather financial documents related to investigations. Gather financial records.

	Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.

	Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts. Investigate legal issues.

	Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity. Maintain data in information systems or databases.

	Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures. Analyze business or financial data.

	Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures. Develop business or financial information systems.

	Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams. Investigate legal issues. Supervise employees.

	Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation. Investigate legal issues.

	Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques. Train personnel to enhance job skills.

	Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques. Update professional knowledge.

	Evaluate business operations to identify risk areas for fraud. Assess risks to business operations. Analyze business or financial data.

	Recommend actions in fraud cases. Advise others on business or operational matters. Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

	Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud. Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

	Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information. Collect evidence for legal proceedings.

	Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems. Update professional knowledge.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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