Securities Senior Investigator

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 4754 - 9116

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Securities Senior Investigator
Division: Enforcement
Union: IFT
Location: 115 S LaSalle St Chicago IL Cook County
Salary: Range from $4754 to $9116 monthly commensurate with experience
Benefits: complex investigations of possible violations of the Illinois Securities Law. Advises gives counsel and functional direction to lower-level investigative staff in the furtherance of securities investigations; assists in the preparation of cases for hearing; provides oversight of investigatory performance requiring the use of discretion and independent judgment concerning staff assignments. Requires occasional overnight travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Travels statewide to conduct complex investigations of possible violations of the Illinois Securities Law conducts interviews takes depositions analyzes documentary evidence stipulations and orders in conjunction with staff attorneys; makes recommendations as to the disposition of cases
Provides oversight of staff activities within established policies; implements operations procedures and directs workflow; reviews incoming work and distributes daily work assignments to investigators; does follow-up of work assigned to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within specified timeframes. Assists in the preparation ofannual evaluations of securities investigators under direction; approves leave slips.
May testify in administrative civil or criminal proceedings as an expert witness for the Department.
Reviews various federal and state interpretations periodicals and other related materials to stay abreast of procedures and practices. Directs subordinate staffs activities regarding the Departments Internet surveillance program.
May participate in financial reviews and compliance examinations of registered entities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting law enforcement and business administration or pre-law and two years of experience in law enforcement or regulatory investigations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Requires elementary knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques.
Requires thorough knowledge of the Illinois Securities Law as it applies to enforcement and anti-fraud provisions.
Requires ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in analyzing and evaluating information and resolving conflicts in facts and evidence.
Requires ability to compile and prepare comprehensive investigative reports presenting evidence in a clear concise manner and to make appropriate recommendations concerning disposition of the investigation.
Requires ability to plan and conduct complex investigations of a complex and/or highly sensitive nature.
Requires ability and willingness to travel extensively and frequently and to work irregular hours.
Requires ability to provide clear oral and written instruction to lower-level investigative staff.
Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees law enforcement officials and the public.
Requires possession of a valid Illinois drivers license.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi GiannouliasJob Title: Securities Senior InvestigatorDivision: EnforcementUnion: IFTLocation: 115 S LaSalle St Chicago IL Cook CountySalary: Range from $4754 to $9116 monthly commensurate with experienceBenefits: complex investigation...



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Travels statewide to conduct complex investigations of possible violations of the Illinois Securities Law conducts interviews takes depositions analyzes documentary evidence stipulations and orders in conjunction with staff attorneys; makes recommendations as to the disposition of cases
Provides oversight of staff activities within established policies; implements operations procedures and directs workflow; reviews incoming work and distributes daily work assignments to investigators; does follow-up of work assigned to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within specified timeframes. Assists in the preparation ofannual evaluations of securities investigators under direction; approves leave slips.
May testify in administrative civil or criminal proceedings as an expert witness for the Department.
Reviews various federal and state interpretations periodicals and other related materials to stay abreast of procedures and practices. Directs subordinate staffs activities regarding the Departments Internet surveillance program.
May participate in financial reviews and compliance examinations of registered entities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requires elementary knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques.
Requires thorough knowledge of the Illinois Securities Law as it applies to enforcement and anti-fraud provisions.
Requires ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in analyzing and evaluating information and resolving conflicts in facts and evidence.
Requires ability to compile and prepare comprehensive investigative reports presenting evidence in a clear concise manner and to make appropriate recommendations concerning disposition of the investigation.
Requires ability to plan and conduct complex investigations of a complex and/or highly sensitive nature.
Requires ability and willingness to travel extensively and frequently and to work irregular hours.
Requires ability to provide clear oral and written instruction to lower-level investigative staff.
Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees law enforcement officials and the public.
Requires possession of a valid Illinois drivers license.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).