Typical Tasks
Examine the minutes of meetings of directors, stockholders, and committees to investigate the specific authority extended at various levels of management.
Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.
Plan, supervise, and review work of assigned subordinates.
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.
Review and analyze new, proposed, or revised laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to interpret their meaning and determine their impact.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Self-Control
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
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.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.