Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for an Investigative Analyst in its Asset Forfeiture Unit. In this position, working closely with Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and Senior Investigators, the Investigative Analyst is responsible for gathering, evaluating, and analyzing evidence and data on financially motivated crimes for use in related criminal and civil forfeiture litigation. 

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:.

• Assist ADA's in preparing and organizing documents related to forfeiture and restitution cases.
• Draft, organize and follow-through with ADA's office wide on asset forfeiture and restitution agreements.
• Performs analysis of financial records pertaining to alleged criminal activity.
• Manage case related bank deposits.
• Independently develop and research leads to locate victims, identify their addresses and reach out to them regarding restitution.
• Identify assets, income, and background reports on targets through review of evidence, financial records and use of databases and other sources of information.
• Assist in confidential financial investigations.
• Communicate with financial institutions, witnesses and victims of financial crimes.
• Liaison with DANY Staff and law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinate with DANY’s Fiscal Unit and NYPD on the storage and distribution of forfeited property; return of forfeited funds to crime victims and distribution of funds, where appropriate; compile and organize documents for hearings and track court dates.
• Research factual and legal issues and draft memos, affidavits and other documents.
• Perform a full range of administrative and paralegal duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Superior analytical writing skills.
• Superior ability to input data into spreadsheets or other charts.
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and a willingness to quickly learn new and emerging industry standard technology.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Takes initiative and independently learns and masters new  skills and subject matters.
• Must be able to independently perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies.

  Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior law enforcement or investigative agency experience a plus.
• Some knowledge of accounting a plus.

Commitment:

• Two (2) year commitment to the hiring bureau