Fraud Investigator (Invest)

The role

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Fraud Investigator to join our Fraud Operations team. Our candidate will be responsible for all aspects of fraud investigations as it relates to our Investment products including: Application Fraud, Transactional Reviews, as well as the review of any/all activity suspected of fraud; advising and assisting Management in making and implementing strategic decisions and objectives; and driving business objectives. 

What you’ll do:

• Conducts thorough investigations and inquiries on identified and suspicious Investment accounts within the specified systems 


• Investigate and gather information on suspected fraud cases including contacting financial institutions and/or clarifying customer statements as necessary


• Identify fraud trends, make recommendations for new strategies to prevent additional losses, and assume responsibility for special projects as assigned by Management 


• Analyzes and reviews potentially fraudulent activity, to ensure minimal loss to the organization. Coordinates cross-functional communication, to resolve fraud situations and provides recommendations to resolve fraud


• Review alerts/reports to detect Suspicious Activity and file required reports (SARS) as appropriate 


• Conduct periodic internal account/customer reviews to identify potentially fraudulent activity 


• Compile information from multiple channels and determine which accounts need to be restricted and or liquidated/closed


• Respond promptly and exercise exceptional communication skills in an effort to optimize each contact with customers, partners, and external vendors/banks 


• Establish and ensure compliance with departmental standards and processes to increase production and accommodate work volumes toward enhanced customer satisfaction 


• Investigate the fraud alerts to protect the institution from fraud-related losses and improve customer experience 


• Assists with creating and implementing policies and procedures across all teams 


• Assist Management in the construction of short-term and long-term plans with associated benefits of strategies that are to be developed to reduce fraud exposure 


• Provides internal support to other business units on fraud-related issues


• Builds and maintains thriving relationships between partners and vendors, cultivating a culture of collaboration, transparency, and mutual success


• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, speed, innovation, excellence, and a fun work environment while continuously elevating the quality and caliber of our fiscal controls


• Works effectively across the organization to maximize company resources

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years of relevant fraud experience in the Investment or Securities services industry 


• Knowledge of ACH, wire, ACATs, and other payment channels operating rules 


• Thorough understanding of Investment and Securities operations, industry trends & best practices, and federal and state banking regulations


• Outstanding time management skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with all levels within the organization in a collaborative manner


• Must be able to establish peer relationships and communicate effectively with multiple company disciplines, cross-functional, and external teams


• Excellent project management, organizational, and negotiation skills are required 


• Proficiency in Google, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Ability to apply sound judgment effectively solves problems and determines fraudulent activity consistently


• Understanding of electronic crimes as they relate to fraud and theft of credentials


• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Detail-oriented and process-oriented approach


• Accepts responsibility, ownership, and accountability for work results


• Finds a high-volume, dynamic, and team-focused environment engaging


• Ability to organize and prioritize workload