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Fraud Analyst

Russell Tobin, Milwaukee, WI, United States


Pay Rate:

[$26.42]/hour during the assignment

Job Description
External Fraud Investigators may concentrate on one specific or many different fraud typologies such as external fraud, elder and vulnerable adult financial exploitation, technology related fraud, and organized fraud rings depending on business needs within Fraud Investigations. External Fraud Investigators perform duties such as investigating multiple fraud typologies in accordance with policies and procedures, performing thorough account transaction analysis for the purpose of identifying suspicious or fraudulent activity, and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). An investigator may review consumer and commercial DDAs, loans, lines of credit, debit and credit cards, technology products and investment products.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain thorough and accurate case notes setting forth all required actions in chronological order through utilization of a case management system.

Conduct and document interviews with witnesses, victims and subjects as appropriate.

Report investigative findings to the appropriate designee within Fraud Investigations with recommendation for SAR or no SAR determination.

Prepare complete and accurate SARs for filing.

Ability to correctly identify when matters are appropriate to elevate to management and/or to law enforcement.

Ensure case accurate case completion for all case resolutions prior to submission to appropriate designee within Fraud Investigations for case closure approval.

Participation and compliance with internal continuing education and training. Training topics may include: Compliance with the U.S. Bank Code of Ethics and all Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, information security and suspicious activity reporting requirements, policies and procedures. Participation in any required corporate and business line training in these areas. Understanding and adherence to internal suspicious activity referral requirements and processes as required for this position.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

Two to three years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other professional fraud certification

Experience interviewing suspects and/or victims

SAR writing and quality assurance experience

Prior law enforcement experience

Prior financial/banking sector experience

Prior accounting/auditing experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong proficiency in MS-Excel and MS-Word

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security standards.

Ability to handle multiple complex assignments concurrently

Strong time management skills and high degree of initiative

Demonstrated positive attitude with results orientation

Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines

Experience/comfort in working through change

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