Position summary: 
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Financial Intelligence Analyst in its Major Economic Crime Bureau (MECB), Financial Intelligence Unit.  The Analyst will work with FinCen and other databases to identify new and support ongoing investigations and prosecutions.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in developing long term investigations into criminal activity, especially those activities involving securities fraud, terror financing and various money laundering activity.
• Daily review of FinCEN BSA filings to identify suspicious activity, perform investigative analysis and make appropriate recommendations to senior management.
• Synthesizing and analyzing data related to the illicit money movement mechanisms of individuals and organizations.
• Provide FinCEN training to junior analyst in support of developing pro-active leads for investigation.
• Assisting ADAs, and DANY staff, in understanding and analyzing the components of money movements and identifying new financial crime trends.
• Manage FIU hotline and process FinCEN requests from other bureaus to support active investigations.
• Preparing presentations to highlight the growth, value and strengths of the Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Documenting the review and investigation process and preparing various documents, reports and system entries as necessary for investigative purposes.
• Performing related tasks as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency required: Microsoft Office (specifically Excel; PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of criminal justice investigative internet search techniques.
• Proficiency in Internet search strategies and techniques.
• Ability to quickly learn in house proprietary applications and emerging industry related technology.
• Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments required.
• Ability to think and perform in a highly stressful and fast paced environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, witnesses, defense attorneys, financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to build institutional relationships a must.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing and communication skills are essential.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  

Preferred requirements:

• Master's degree in an area relating to international studies preferred; coursework and/or work experience in foreign area studies, national security, economics, political science, international trade, international banking (including due diligence and know your customer experience), proliferation, or international finance a plus.
• Foreign language proficiency a plus. 
• A one-year commitment is required; two-year commitment preferred.