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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