Investigator - Corporate Security & Investigations

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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As an Investigator of the Corporate Security & Investigations (CSI) unit, you are responsible for identifying, investigating, and resolving allegations of fraudulent or dishonest activity across all lines of business. This role focuses on safeguarding the assets and interests of the company, its shareholders, policyholders, and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Help assess initial information to determine if investigation is warranted.
• Analyze financial records and information, from internal and external sources.
• Collect and preserve evidence.
• Document findings.
• Assist in preparing investigative reports for senior management, regulatory bodies and law enforcement authorities.
• Follow up on disposition of files; recoveries, court ordered restitution, etc.
• Maintain assigned investigative activity within case management system.
• Participate in the coordination and referral of investigations to the Suspicious Activity Reporting (“SAR”) committee and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Teams as needed.
• Continually work with CSI – US to develop of additional proactive/reactive monitoring tools and catalog those within XRAY.
• Develop and maintain relationships throughout the organization which foster the reporting of fraudulent or dishonest activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate/Post-graduate degree in Business Management/Statistics/Economics/ Technology/Finance
• 2 to 4 years of experience working in Fraud Investigation, Audit, Risk and compliance, Business Intelligence, analytics or related experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Advanced Excel, MS Access, VBA, Visio, etc), Working Experience in database, and Basic Knowledge of SQL, Tableau or Power BI
• CPA, CFE or CFI designations are considered an asset
• Extremely strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of the rules of evidence.
• Basic knowledge of the Criminal Code, Bank Secrecy and Patriot Acts, SAR and AML reporting.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to communicate effectively across all areas of the business as well as external third parties.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer technical ability including Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) in order to leverage technology to analyze, report, or communicate information. 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.