Principal Investigator (Improper Use of Assets)

Location: Hybrid role with defined in-person presence in Rockville, MD, or another listed U.S. job location; extended hours and some travel may be required.

Company

hirify.global is a securities industry regulator focused on investor protection and market integrity.

What you will do

• Lead high-risk, complex fraud investigations involving improper use of firm or customer assets, including misappropriation, unauthorized trading, forgery, falsification, and fraudulent conversion.
• Develop complete factual records through document review, data analysis, correspondence, interviews, and on-the-record testimony.
• Perform advanced data analysis, explain methodologies and assumptions, and apply findings to investigative strategies.
• Collaborate with Enforcement attorneys, Risk and Intelligence, Examinations, and Regulatory Operations partners to support potential charges and sanctions.
• Prepare investigative reports, referrals, recommendations, and testimony for internal, regulatory, and external stakeholders.
• Identify emerging fraud trends and risks, support regulatory initiatives, develop investigative tools, and mentor less experienced investigators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in securities, financial services, or financial regulation, including substantive regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience conducting enforcement-oriented, regulatory, or financial investigations of varying complexity.
• Advanced knowledge of hirify.global and SRO rules, federal securities laws, securities markets, member firm operations, products, services, and misconduct risks.
• Advanced investigative judgment, analytical, communication, collaboration, prioritization, risk identification, and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with investigative technologies, data analysis tools, AML, fraud, and cyber threat vectors.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or JD.
• Professional certification such as CFE, ACAMS, or CPA.
• Experience with analytical platforms, data strategies, training, or investigative initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with required in-person collaboration and opportunities to work with cross-functional regulatory teams.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, long-term care, legal, and business travel accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for an additional hirify.global-funded retirement contribution.
• Paid time off, personal and sick days, nine paid holidays, parental and family care leave, and volunteer service days.
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, backup family care, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Employment is subject to hirify.global investment-account disclosure and securities-account restrictions.