Baltimore, Maryland

Posted Date

July 2, 2024

Contact Information

Gina Mallory
gmallory@oag.state.md.us

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government.  The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

 The Office of the Attorney General Securities Division is seeking applicants for a Fraud Investigator  to work closely with Assistant Attorneys General to investigate and bring enforcement actions for violations of the state securities act, franchise law, and business opportunities act.

 

Responsibilities

The job duties include: locating and interviewing victims and witnesses; preparing interview reports, affidavits, subpoenas, and other documents for civil and administrative proceedings; serving subpoenas, administrative orders, and court orders; reviewing and analyzing subpoenaed documents, including bank records, brokerage accounts, and other financial and business records; preparing reports and spreadsheets summarizing the documents; tracing funds and locating assets of targets; dealing with officials of brokerage firms, investment advisers, and franchisors; working with victims of financial fraud, including unsophisticated investors, immigrants, and the elderly; acting in an undercover capacity as a potential investor; testifying in court and administrative hearings; and working closely with other law enforcement agencies, including the SEC, the FTC, the United States Attorney’s Office, the State Police, local prosecutors, the U.S. Customs Service, the FBI, and Postal Inspectors.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience. Candidates must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, and word processing programs. In addition, possess excellent communication and writing skills.

Note: Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and seven years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience.

The candidates must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License. Experience in criminal or financial investigation and law enforcement preferred.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a resume, on-line application, and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, at   https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD  by Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Under Department field, enter Office of the Attorney General and position will be listed. Follow application process.