Financial Crimes Investigator - Fraud
Apex Systems, Atlanta, GA, United States
Job#: 3029043
Key Responsibilities
Review customer account activity and transaction behavior to identify indicators of potential fraud or other financial misconduct.
Document investigative steps, findings, and rationale clearly and accurately within the case management platform.
Elevate cases that require deeper analysis to investigative leads or senior‑level reviewers for advanced investigation and potential regulatory reporting.
Ensure all investigative work adheres to BSA/AML, OFAC, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain strong productivity and quality performance while managing a steady and time‑sensitive caseload.
Participate in ongoing training to stay current on evolving fraud trends, regulatory expectations, and emerging risks.
Monitor shared inboxes, respond promptly to internal and external inquiries, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Act as a liaison between investigative teams and client‑resolution partners to support coordinated case handling and information flow.
Must‑Have Qualifications
Proven experience conducting fraud investigations or similar financial‑crime casework.
Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make defensible decisions.
Solid understanding of fraud and money‑laundering investigative processes from initial review through case disposition.
Ability to independently manage and resolve cases with minimal oversight.
Clear, accurate, and defensible documentation skills for investigative decisions and case narratives.
Proficiency with a broad suite of investigative and research applications (approximately 35 tools).
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with tight deadlines.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with branch personnel and other internal partners to gather additional information.
Preferred Qualifications
CAMS or CFE certification.
Prior law‑enforcement or investigative background.
Experience preparing or contributing to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or familiarity with SAR requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at
[email protected]
or 804‑523‑8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).
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Key Responsibilities
Review customer account activity and transaction behavior to identify indicators of potential fraud or other financial misconduct.
Document investigative steps, findings, and rationale clearly and accurately within the case management platform.
Elevate cases that require deeper analysis to investigative leads or senior‑level reviewers for advanced investigation and potential regulatory reporting.
Ensure all investigative work adheres to BSA/AML, OFAC, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain strong productivity and quality performance while managing a steady and time‑sensitive caseload.
Participate in ongoing training to stay current on evolving fraud trends, regulatory expectations, and emerging risks.
Monitor shared inboxes, respond promptly to internal and external inquiries, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Act as a liaison between investigative teams and client‑resolution partners to support coordinated case handling and information flow.
Must‑Have Qualifications
Proven experience conducting fraud investigations or similar financial‑crime casework.
Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make defensible decisions.
Solid understanding of fraud and money‑laundering investigative processes from initial review through case disposition.
Ability to independently manage and resolve cases with minimal oversight.
Clear, accurate, and defensible documentation skills for investigative decisions and case narratives.
Proficiency with a broad suite of investigative and research applications (approximately 35 tools).
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with tight deadlines.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with branch personnel and other internal partners to gather additional information.
Preferred Qualifications
CAMS or CFE certification.
Prior law‑enforcement or investigative background.
Experience preparing or contributing to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or familiarity with SAR requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at
[email protected]
or 804‑523‑8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).
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