Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts

Employers

Fraud examiners, investigators, and analysts work for federal, state, and local government agencies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the United States Secret Service are just some of the federal agencies that employ fraud investigators. They also work for banks and financial institutions, and in private businesses that offer fraud investigation and analysis services. More than 90,000 certified fraud examiners in over 180 countries are members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Starting Out

Most anti-fraud professionals have prior work experience in accounting, business, finance, law enforcement, or related fields. They find job listings through professional associations such as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (https://www.acfe.com/career/faq-job-board), as well as through online searches on Web sites such as LinkedIn, and by searching companies' online career sections. Some gain good exposure to the field through internships and part-time work in fraud investigation departments. Enlist your school's career services office for job-search help.