Financial investigator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for financial investigator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for financial investigator is 11109 (Other financial officers), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
11109
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 11109 covers
Other financial officers include professional occupations in finance such as financial examiners and inspectors, financial investigators, financial underwriters, mortgage brokers and trust officers. They are employed by banks, trust companies, investment firms and governments, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 11109 — Other financial officers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Financial examiners and inspectors
- Review and examine banks, trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, credit companies, real estate companies, insurance companies, pension funds, securities brokers and other financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulations.
- Financial investigators
- Investigate possible unethical conduct or breaches of securities or commodity futures laws by persons or companies that trade in securities and commodity futures or that provide related financial services.
- Financial underwriters
- Analyze client requests to assess risk and details of stocks, bonds, mortgages or other financing solutions
To use NOC 11109 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 11109 →
Other job titles under NOC 11109
- Credit adjudicator
- Credit unions examiner
- Estate and trust administrator
- Financial institutions inspector
- Financial underwriter
- Mortgage broker
- Trust officer
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 11109, one of these may fit better:
- Alarm investigator — NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations, TEER 4)
- Chartered financial analyst — NOC 11101 (Financial and investment analysts, TEER 1)
- Financial administrator — NOC 10010 (Financial managers, TEER 0)
- Financial advisor — NOC 11102 (Financial advisors, TEER 1)
- Financial analyst — NOC 11101 (Financial and investment analysts, TEER 1)
- Financial auditor — NOC 11100 (Financial auditors and accountants, TEER 1)
- Financial brokerage manager — NOC 10020 (Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers, TEER 0)
- Financial consultant — NOC 11102 (Financial advisors, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for financial investigator?+
In NOC 2021, "financial investigator" is an example title in unit group 11109 — Other financial officers. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is financial investigator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 11109 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does financial investigator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 11109 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a financial investigator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 11109 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says financial investigator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 11109. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.