Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Division/Unit: Major Economic Crimes Bureau

Community Service Title: Community Coordinator

Position Title: Financial Intelligence Analyst

Salary Range: $72,685 - $77,112

Job Description:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening in July for a Financial Intelligence Analyst in its Major Economic Crimes Bureau (MECB), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The FIU is a specialized unit that supports the broader goals of MECB and DANY to disrupt and dismantle criminal enterprises, strengthen the U.S. financial infrastructure, facilitate interagency cooperation and information sharing, gather financial intelligence, and improve communications among law enforcement agencies and the financial community. The Financial Intelligence Analyst in the FIU will utilize FinCEN and other databases to assist Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) and paralegals in MECB to generate, investigate, and prosecute criminal cases.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting ADAs in developing long-term investigations into criminal activity, including those activities involving securities fraud, terror financing, money laundering and other criminal activity.
• Reviewing FinCEN BSA filings to identify suspicious activity, perform investigative analysis and make appropriate recommendations to senior management.
• Analyzing and synthesizing financial data and other evidence gathered in criminal investigations, and preparing presentations and reports related to ongoing investigations and prosecutions.
• Provide FinCEN training to junior analysts in support of developing pro-active leads for investigation.
• Assisting ADAs and other DANY staff in understanding and analyzing the components of money movements and identifying new financial crime trends.
• Helping develop research and analytic tools designed to enhance the work of the FIU and MECB more broadly.
• Performing related tasks as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Level 1 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 2 years of relevant experience OR master’s degree in an area relating to international studies or finance and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Level 2 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 3 years of relevant experience OR master’s degree in an area relating to international studies or finance and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level 3 – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 4 years of relevant experience OR master’s degree in an area relating to international studies or finance and 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of criminal justice investigative internet search techniques.
• Work experience related to financial crimes investigation and prosecution, banking, finance, or AML/sanctions compliance, or the regulatory supervision and enforcement of each.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Superior analytic skills.
• Ability to think and perform in a collaborative environment required.
• Proficiency in internet-based and open-source search techniques, and ability to quickly learn how to operate in-house proprietary applications, advanced criminal justice databases, and emerging data analysis technologies.
• Background in financial or data analysis, as well as national security and/or economic crime preferred.

How to Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Additional Information:

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement:

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office’s Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office’s matters in state and federal appellate courts.

Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office’s initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office’s initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.