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Career: Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Job Description
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements. |
100
|
Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques. |
100
|
Recommend actions in fraud cases. |
97
|
Document all investigative activities. |
97
|
Prepare written reports of investigation findings. |
97
|
Prepare evidence for presentation in court. |
97
|
Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys. |
97
|
Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation. |
97
|
Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques. |
94
|
Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection. |
94
|
Gather financial documents related to investigations. |
94
|
Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures. |
94
|
Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams. |
91
|
Testify in court regarding investigation findings. |
91
|
Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts. |
91
|
Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems. |
90
|
Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity. |
88
|
Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures. |
88
|
Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud. |
81
|
Evaluate business operations to identify risk areas for fraud. |
69
|
Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information. |
48
|
Obtain and serve subpoenas. |
38
|
Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
81
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
78
|
Getting Information
|
78
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
77
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
77
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Processing Information
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
72
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
72
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
71
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Thinking Creatively
|
68
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
67
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
67
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
66
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
65
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
62
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
61
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
60
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
60
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
59
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
57
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
56
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
53
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
46
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
42
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
34
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
33
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
33
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
22
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
16
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
10
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|