Compliance Analyst (Fraud)

peak6group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Calm app

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Fraud Compliance Analyst to support the Compliance department with investigations, fraud detection, and prevention in the fintech space. You will develop and maintain a robust fraud program, respond to alerts, and engage with internal and external inquiries.

Join a team focused on preventing fraud, coordinating with law enforcement, and staying ahead of industry trends in a hybrid office environment. 3+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• 3+ years of prior experience in a fraud investigations role; experience in administering all aspects of an investigation, including the recovery of assets, assisting victims, preparing case summaries, and writing SARs are required
• Brokerage and/or banking industry experience preferred
• ACFE and/or CAMS preferred
• SQL experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed investigations into suspected fraudulent activities.
• Analyze findings from internal and external reporting sources to assess the legitimacy of transactions.
• Apply deductive reasoning to identify potential fraud events.
• Scrutinize incoming funds, money movements, and account changes for indicators of fraud or unauthorized activities from an analytic, forensic, and investigative standpoint.
• Act as a key point of contact for managing internal escalations related to suspected fraud.
• Review and assess escalations from various business departments and associations.
• Provide exceptional support to Apex clients by addressing concerns and resolving potential issues.
• Collaborate with account holders and law enforcement agencies during investigations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging fraud tactics, and methods shared by national organizations dedicated to fraud and AML.
• Apply new knowledge to enhance investigative processes and strategies.

Skills

Fraud investigations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS 365

Excel

AML knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.

At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees.

Together, we're shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. - grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork - with Apex.

We're proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we've created. Here are just a few of the many awards we've recently received:

• Best Places to Work
• 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn
• WealthTech of the Year
• 2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards
• The World's Top 250 Fintech Companies
• 2024 - Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex Fintech Solutions is currently seeking a Fraud Compliance Analyst to support our Compliance department with investigations, fraud detection, and prevention experience within the fintech industry. The role focuses on the development and maintenance of a robust fraud detection and prevention program, which includes investigating, and processing, system-generated suspicious transaction alerts as well as responding to a variety of internal and external inquiries.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead detailed investigations into suspected fraudulent activities.
• Analyze findings from internal and external reporting sources to assess the legitimacy of transactions.
• Apply deductive reasoning to identify potential fraud events.
• Scrutinize incoming funds, money movements, and account changes for indicators of fraud or unauthorized activities from an analytic, forensic, and investigative standpoint.
• Act as a key point of contact for managing internal escalations related to suspected fraud.
• Review and assess escalations from various business departments and associations.
• Provide exceptional support to Apex clients by addressing concerns and resolving potential issues.
• Collaborate with account holders and law enforcement agencies during investigations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging fraud tactics, and methods shared by national organizations dedicated to fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
• Apply new knowledge to enhance investigative processes and strategies.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• 3+ years of prior experience in a fraud investigations role; experience in administering all aspects of an investigation, including the recovery of assets, assisting victims, preparing case summaries, and writing SARs are required
• Brokerage and/or banking industry experience preferred
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred
• SQL experience preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner
• Strong written and verbal communications with an attention to detail and ability to deal with sensitive communication appropriately
• Proficiency in MS 365
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of options and securities trading preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

• We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
• We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of rac