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FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS, ALL OTHER
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Occupation Description:
 
  All financial specialists not listed separately.
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Financial Quantitative Analysts (ONET code: 13-2099.01)
 
   Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts (ONET code: 13-2099.04)
 
 
  Occupation Description:
 
  Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
 
 
  Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Document all investigative activities.
  • Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
  • 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.
  • Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
  • Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts.
 
 
  Knowledge:
 
 
  • Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process..
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
  • Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data..
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming..
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications..
  • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders..
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources..
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $97,474.00 $46.86 $28.93 $32.31 - $54.91
Bridgeport/Stamford $117,591.00 $56.53 $29.92 $31.76 - $58.26
Danbury $91,584.00 $44.04 $27.32 $29.35 - $57.85
Hartford $85,479.00 $41.10 $28.48 $30.52 - $48.26
New Haven $106,651.00 $51.28 $30.14 $35.10 - $62.20
New London/Norwich $94,759.00 $45.55 $33.90 $38.24 - $51.94
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 540 570 0% 39
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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