Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

What the job really is

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

At a glance

• Sector: Business & Financial
• O*NET-SOC code: 13-2099
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Gather financial documents related to investigations.
• Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
• Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
• Document all investigative activities.
• Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
• Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
• Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.
• Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
• Prepare evidence for presentation in court.
• Recommend actions in fraud cases.
• Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
• Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Python, R, SAS

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Private Detectives and Investigators
• Financial Examiners
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators
• Compliance Managers
• Intelligence Analysts
• Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
• Police Identification and Records Officers
• Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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