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Illicit Finance Investigator

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United States , Merrifield

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Job Description:

The Illicit Finance Investigator will lead and support complex financial investigations involving money laundering, terrorist financing, narcotics trafficking, fraud schemes, and sanctions evasion. This role requires the ability to transform large volumes of financial and transactional data into actionable intelligence that supports indictments, asset seizures, prosecutions, and strategic enforcement actions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conduct complex financial investigations focused on money laundering, terrorist financing, narcotics proceeds, sanctions violations, fraud, and related financial crimes
  • Analyze accounting records, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) filings, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), public records, and law enforcement data sources
  • Identify domestic and international transactions involving individuals or entities on sanctions lists, including OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)
  • Utilize advanced analytical platforms to manage structured and unstructured datasets
  • Partner with federal agencies, financial institutions, FinCEN, and U.S. Attorney’s Offices to support prosecutions and enforcement actions
  • Provide subject matter expertise on AML, KYC, OFAC sanctions, FCPA matters, transaction monitoring, and risk management
  • Contribute to technology and data management initiatives that enhance investigative efficiency and operational impact

Requirements:

  • PhD in Information Technology Management or Business
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in financial crime investigations, illicit finance, or white-collar enforcement
  • Minimum 2 years of experience investigating tax evasion, money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act violations, narcotics trafficking proceeds, terrorist financing, fraud, or similar crimes
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with asset forfeiture and financial tracing methodologies
  • Active Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have:

  • Strong understanding of AML/BSA regulatory frameworks and sanctions compliance
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Enrolled Agent (EA) or strong tax investigative background
  • Experience with DOJ, IRS-CI, DEA, or comparable federal investigative agencies
  • Expertise using advanced financial intelligence platforms

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Job Posted:
April 05, 2026

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