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Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

In the Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts occupation, workers obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. A regular part of the work is to document all investigative activities. With a code of CIE, this is mostly a job for people drawn to orderly work with data, records and clear procedures. Investigative interests also help, rated 4.7 out of 7. Plan on a bachelor’s degree plus a period of work experience; O*NET labels this considerable preparation. Strength in writing, active listening, and speaking helps most here. It tends to suit people who want orderly work with data, records and clear procedures, and it offers little for anyone seeking creative work with room for original expression.

What they do

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

Main tasks

  • Document all investigative activities.
  • Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
  • Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
  • Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
  • Gather financial documents related to investigations.
  • Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.

Skills

  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You like clear rules and getting the details right.
  • You enjoy working out why something happens, not just what happened.
  • You are ready to spend around four years on a degree, then build experience.
  • You are comfortable relying on writing and active listening.

May not suit you if

  • You get restless with routine, records and exact procedures.
  • You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.2 out of 7 here.
  • You want to avoid a four-year degree or its equivalent.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code CIE takes the three highest, and Conventional comes first here.

Preparation

Considerable preparation. Most jobs here ask for a bachelor’s degree, and employers usually expect a few years of related experience as well.

Also called

  • Anti-Fraud Operations Analyst
  • Casino Gaming Regulator
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Confidential Investigator
  • Financial Crimes Investigator

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.