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 any potentially unlawful activities.

• Assess fraud alerts, cases, referrals, and investigative leads to ascertain their status and detect suspicious behavior.

• Record findings, keep case files, and secure evidence in compliance with required standards.

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

• Collaborate on information collection and reporting with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other authorized entities.

• Act as a liaison for internal business units concerning fraud investigations and financial crime issues.

• Engage in customer outreach as necessary.

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

• Recognize, analyze, and communicate fraud trends, threats, and typologies.

• Suggest enhancements to fraud prevention, risk management, processes, and procedures.

• Present evidence and investigative findings in legal proceedings or court when required.

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

• Provide mentorship, training, and assistance to junior team members.

• Support daily operational tasks and undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

• Report to the Fraud Investigations Manager; no direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires over 7 years of relevant experience.

• May necessitate vocational or technical training.

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

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

• Capable of investigating complex and non-standard issues with sound judgment and independent decision-making.

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

• Proficient in identifying trends, patterns, and suspicious activities.

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

• Ability to convey complex fraud and financial crime topics clearly and effectively.

• Skillful in developing and sustaining effective working relationships.

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

• Knowledgeable about financial institution operations, products, services, systems, and fraud risk controls.

• Competent in prioritizing competing responsibilities and managing multiple investigations at once.

• Must uphold confidentiality and maintain data integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

• Opportunities for professional development.