Fraud Examiner, Investigator, Analyst
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Getting Information
- Document all investigative activities.
- Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.
- Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
- Gather financial documents related to investigations.
- Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
About the test (Full Version)
The HR Avatar Fraud Examiner, Investigator, Analyst Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Fraud Examiner, Investigator, Analyst test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
This test also contains an automatically-scored essay component. Writing is a key skill for many jobs and also demonstrates the ability to generate, organize, and communicate relevant ideas effectively.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
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Knowledge and Skills
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Teamwork
- Integrity
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
More information about this Job
| Annual US Wages (2020) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $48,760 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $63,670 or less |
| Median: | | $83,660 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $112,460 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $159,560 or more |
| US Employment Statistics |
| 2020: | | 492,100 |
| 2030 (projected): | | 523,400 |
| Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 41,000 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
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Top Skills
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
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Top Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
- Oral Comprehension
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
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| Education Requirements |
| Some College: | | 4% |
| Bachelor's Degree: | | 72% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: | | 8% |
| Master's Degree: | | 12% |
| Professional Degree: | | 4% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
| Related Work Experience Requirements |
| None: | | 4% |
| 1 - 2 Years: | | 12% |
| 2 - 4 Years: | | 48% |
| 4 - 6 Years: | | 20% |
| 8 - 10 Years: | | 12% |
| More than 10 Years: | | 4% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: Certified Fraud Examiner, Confidential Investigator, Financial Investigator, Forensic Accountant, Forensic Audit Expert, Fraud Analyst, Fraud Detection Analyst, Fraud Examiner, Fraud Investigator, Fraud Prevention Analyst, Fraud Prevention Specialist, Fraud Specialist, Inspector General, Investigator, Special Investigation Unit Investigator
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