Senior Fraud Investigations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations into suspected internal and external fraud, financial crimes, and potentially unlawful activities.

• Assess fraud alerts, cases, referrals, and investigative leads to determine outcomes and identify suspicious behaviors.

• Record investigative findings, maintain case documentation, and safeguard evidence.

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate information from various sources.

• Coordinate the gathering and reporting of information with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and authorized entities.

• Act as a contact point for internal business units regarding fraud investigations and financial crime issues.

• Undertake customer outreach when required.

• Create investigative reports, case summaries, and supporting documents.

• Identify, analyze, and communicate trends, threats, and typologies in fraud.

• Suggest enhancements to fraud prevention, risk mitigation, operational efficiency, compliance, and risk management.

• Present evidence and findings in legal settings or court as necessary.

• Stay updated on fraud, AML, BSA, and financial crime regulations, trends, and investigative methods.

• Offer guidance, training, and support to less experienced team members.

• Report directly to the Fraud Investigations Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires over 7 years of relevant experience.

• May necessitate vocational or technical training.

• In-depth knowledge of fraud investigations, financial crimes risk management, investigative techniques, and case management practices.

• Familiarity with banking laws, regulations, fraud, AML, BSA, and financial crimes compliance.

• Ability to investigate complex and non-routine issues with sound judgment and independent decision-making.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to identify trends, patterns, and suspicious activities.

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to stakeholders.

• Proficient in preparing investigative documentation, reports, and case files.

• Understanding of financial institution operations, products, services, systems, and fraud risk controls.

• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple investigations at the same time.

• Capability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a relevant incentive compensation plan or discretionary profit-sharing bonus program.

• Comprehensive benefits package.