The Queens County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Major Economic Crimes Bureau (MECB).  MECB partners work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute large-scale financial crimes that often fuel dangerous criminal enterprises. 

To prevent criminals from profiting from their crimes, the Financial Analyst will assist in money laundering investigations of criminal enterprises by tracing and forfeiting criminal proceeds.  The analyst will work alongside prosecutors from the inception of criminal investigations while also assisting with office-wide asset forfeiture and bail forfeiture matters.   

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assist prosecutors and detectives in financial investigations (asset tracing between financial institutions, illuminating hidden funds and providing recommendations to attorneys on how to seize criminal money). 
2. Compile and analyze complex financial statements and bank records.
3. Conduct factual financial analysis to identify money laundering schemes, trace the flow of illicit funds, and determine the ultimate destination of laundered criminal proceeds.
4. Draft subpoenas and other legal documents; interview civilian and law enforcement witnesses; assist attorneys in preparation for court proceedings.
5. Testify at court proceedings about analysis and findings.
6. Create and maintain multiple Excel spreadsheets; assist the office in maintaining its business records.
7. Assist with the bail forfeiture tracking process; communicate with bail bond companies and manage the collection of payments.
8. Prepare detailed financial reports for reporting to statewide agencies. 
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Bureau Chief and Executive Assistant District Attorney.

Preferred Education and Qualification Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required, preferably with two years of financial experience.
2. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables; charts; functions; etc.) preferred.
3. Candidates should be familiar with standard operating systems and software (MS Windows, Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Forms).
4. Comfortable learning new technology tools and software.
5. Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments; detailed oriented with superior organizational, analytical, writing and communication skills.
6. Effectively communicate investigative results to other team members and/or testify in court if necessary.
7. Opportunity to undergo rigorous training in financial crime-related investigations.  

Application Information:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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