Fraud Investigator - North Carolina Remote

IEM is hiring a Full Time - Fraud Investigator to support financial crime investigations. You'll conduct forensic research and analysis on federally funded pandemic and disaster recovery programs, including those managed by the U.S. Treasury, HUD, and the Department of Labor. Success in this role requires strong investigative, financial, and communication skills to produce detailed reports for legal and law enforcement use.

Primary Location:

• Live anywhere in the United States with preference given to candidates that reside in the state of North Carolina.
• Work remotely from home.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Independently conduct forensic analysis of financial data. Review and analyze data to discover discrepancies and ensure compliance with program requirements and the law.
• Perform analysis of government databases and open-source information to search for anomalies, questionable connections, trends, and patterns that may be indicative of fraud, waste, or abuse financial assistance programs.
• Identify potential patterns to group fraud cases into categories to focus research and focus efforts.
• Assists senior forensic accountants and/or senior fraud investigators with conducting fraud investigations, audits, evaluations, and other reviews.
• Assess the value of financial evidence. Unravel sophisticated techniques for applying for program benefits and/or redirecting program benefit payments including the use of Bot activity and stolen identities. Provide fraud profiles of individuals and groups. Compile detailed financial findings and conclusions to prepare in-depth forensic investigation reports.
• Utilize various computer applications to review and interpret implications on a vast number of financial transactions, and other financial assistance business and financial processes and record keeping systems.
• Produce detailed fraud investigation reports and exhibits and presentations or briefings.
• Effective skills in research, analysis, and oral and written communication.
• Provide litigation support and present findings to be used as trial evidence

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics or an equivalent field.
• Experience with data collection methods and analytical techniques used in investigations.
• Ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and assess its relevance and reliability.
• Strong adaptability to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Quick learner of new systems and applications supporting audits and investigations.
• Clear and compelling communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in drafting thorough, well-supported reports.
• Familiarity with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits and more:

• Annual Salary based on location and experience: $62,000 - $72,000
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity: All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email IEMhumanresources@iem.com with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.