Job Summary:
ELG Solutions, a GSA - U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) contractor, is seeking a highly skilled Asset Investigator to support financial investigations, asset identification, and federal law enforcement efforts. The ideal candidate will assist in identifying and recovering assets, enforcing judgments, and tracing financial transactions in civil cases. This role requires expertise in financial analysis, investigative techniques, and asset recovery Please read the Job Responsibilities before submitting your application.

Key Job Responsibilities in the DOJ Office are:

• Research and identify potential assets in civil cases. Suggest additional avenues of investigation or the recovery of restitution and fines for the enforcement of judgments obtained in favor of the Government in civil cases.
• Provide advice and guidance to fully develop the financial aspects of an ongoing case. Advice and guidance may include educating case agents on specific tools and techniques used to obtain and analyze relevant financial information. Organize and conduct detailed review of information generated during civil investigations and analyze available assets.
• Review, process, and analyze financial and asset information sufficient to: • Assist in determining the likelihood of recovery in civil cases being pursued on behalf of federal agencies. • Identify and trace assets during investigations. • Assist the Government in perfecting interests in property; and • Assist the Government in liquidating a defendant’s interest in property.
• Analyze financial records obtained through internal and external databases, by subpoena, document production or other investigative techniques; submit reports analyzing the records, when requested. Review bank records including statements; deposits; debit transactions; checks; letters of credit; Currency Transaction Reports (CTR); loan applications; and other records obtained in the investigation. Review documents to identify bank accounts, properties, investments, and any other potentially available assets. Determine whether other individuals/entities are making deposits on behalf of defendant/target; determine whether assets have been hidden from the Government.
• Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related systems including, but not limited to, Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FinCEN/BSA Portal, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, CourtLink, WestLaw, NADA, Used Price.com, and other websites. Research, analyze, and document information regarding ownership of targeted properties; analyze financial records to trace assets that may have been fraudulently conveyed or held in a nominee’s name; create summaries from financial records to document the source of funds used to acquire targeted property; and prepare exhibits/summaries on the source and ownership of targeted property.
• Assist in locating and seeking repatriation of assets subject to restitution
• Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research.
• Assist Government attorneys in various proceedings in civil cases. Prepare documents and catalog case exhibits on the source and ownership of targeted properties. Identify witnesses and subjects and assist attorneys during interviews and courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted properties.
• Provide written and verbal reports and/or presentations based on analyses, data compilations, and studies pertaining to work.
• Other related duties as assigned and within scope

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree or higher in finance, accounting, or other related field.(required)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in f professional work experience in finance, accounting, or other related field (Required).
• Proficiency in databases that provide specific case support to the Government in civil matters. E.g. Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FinCEN/BSA Portal, CLEAR, THREADS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification (Preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation
• Ability to relocate to Detroit, MI 48226 before starting work (Required).
• Communication skills: Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff including AUSAs, support staff, client agencies, debtors, debtor attorneys and their staff, court personnel, business executives, witnesses, and the public. Communication requires tact and diplomacy.
• Experience working with federal agencies and understanding legal frameworks surrounding asset recovery.

• Paid time off

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

• Bachelor's (Required)

• finance, accounting, or related field: 3 years (Required)
• govt case support databases E.g. LexisNexis, etc: 1 year (Required)

• Confidential (Preferred)

• Detroit, MI 48226 (Preferred)

• Detroit, MI 48226: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person