Lead and conduct complex statewide investigations into violations of Illinois Securities Law; supervise and mentor investigative staff; collect and analyze evidence, take depositions, and prepare cases for hearing; participate in financial reviews; may testify as an expert witness; oversee internet surveillance program and ensure investigations are completed accurately and timely.
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Securities Senior Investigator
Division: Enforcement
Union: IFT
Salary: Range from $4,849 to $9,298 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
Conducts 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:
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:
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.
Job Title: Securities Senior Investigator
Division: Enforcement
Union: IFT
Salary: Range from $4,849 to $9,298 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
Conducts 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 of annual 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 staff’s activities regarding the Department's Internet surveillance program.
- May participate in financial reviews and compliance examinations of registered entities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
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 driver’s license.
- Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to 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 (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
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.
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