Office of the MTA Inspector General: Financial Investigator
Description
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of the Inspector General Job Title: Financial Investigator
Salary: $68,727 - $85,909
Open & Closing Dates: Open Until Filled
Agency: Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General
Location: New York City, New York
Hours: 37.5 per week; Full-Time – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (7.5 hours/day)
Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General:
The Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Inspector General (OIG) reviews and
investigates the operations of the MTA and its contractors. The MTA, which employs over 70,000 people, includes among other entities, New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North
Railroad, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Staten Island Rapid Transit, and MTA Construction & Development. Position Summary:
The Financial Investigator will participate in and conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, waste and abuse or other corrupt activities that may involve MTA
officials, employees and persons or entities doing business with the MTA. The position will examine
and analyze evidence, data and documents from multiple sources, including financial records and documents, participate in interviews and prepare reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-quality, complex, comprehensive, financial analysis and investigations into
allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse by the MTA and its affiliates, consultants, vendors,
contractors and employees utilizing advanced investigative techniques, data analytics, and
financial analysis. - Conduct interviews of subjects, witnesses, and other persons of interest during investigations.
- Conduct or assist in surveillances at off-site locations.
- Develop and research investigative leads.
- Serve subpoenas.
- Analyze complaint allegations, data, and reports to identify and initiate potential avenues of
investigation. - Testify in administrative hearings and other proceedings and work with prosecutorial agencies as required.
Qualifications/Relevant Experience:
- Minimum three years of relevant work experience conducting investigations into financial
frauds, white collar crime, computer/cyber-crimes, criminal groups or enterprises or other
similarly related investigative experience. - A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution, in a field such
as criminal justice, public administration, law, social sciences, physical sciences, forensic
science, criminology, risk management, accounting, finance, computer science, business law,
forensic auditing or accounting, or other related law enforcement or operational field. - Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Command of investigative and interviewing techniques.
- Experience with forensic accounting and auditing techniques and standards, including ability to
gather, sort and analyze large quantities of complex financial and accounting data into spreadsheets, charts and other reporting methodologies. - Ability to conduct and direct interviews.
- Ability to make sound judgments, and exercise critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving
skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to balance multiple assignments and work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong investigative computer skills and the ability to evaluate for accuracy public and internal
proprietary data, including various social media platforms. - Proficiency in all Microsoft Office 365 Suite computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel,
OneDrive, SharePoint). - Familiarity with data analytics software applications, including data mapping, data analysis and
other similar analytical techniques. - After-hours work may be required, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.
- A valid New York State Driver’s license is required.
- Travel within the MTA’s geographic area may be required.
- Applicants who are available to work in this position for at least two years are preferred.
- Pursuant to the approval of the EDIG/Investigations, this position is subject to tele-working.
How to Apply:
- Please submit a resume and cover letter to: RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG
- Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your e-mail subject line.
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