Financial Fraud Investigator

Russell Tobin; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Russell Tobin is recruiting for a Fraud Investigator / RCA Specialist in Columbus, OH on a 6-month contract basis with hybrid work arrangements. The role focuses on financial fraud investigations, SAR preparation, and AML/BSA compliance.

The ideal candidate will analyze transactions, interview involved parties, and maintain comprehensive case records across multiple systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in fraud investigation or financial crimes.
• Experience analyzing suspicious financial transactions and account activities.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple investigations and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into suspected financial fraud and suspicious activities.
• Analyze banking transactions and account activities to identify potential fraud.
• Review deposits, loans, lines of credit, cards, and investment products.
• Maintain detailed case notes using case management systems.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and others as required.
• Prepare investigative findings and SAR documentation.
• Escalate cases to management or law enforcement as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation before case closure.
• Follow AML, BSA, regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical

Investigative

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Our client, a banking company, is looking to hire a Fraud Investigator / RCA Specialist in Columbus, OH 43240 on a contract basis.

Location: Columbus, OH 43240 Hybrid

Duration: 6 Months Contract (Potential Extension)

Pay Rate: $26.00–$26.43 per hour (W2)

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Fraud Investigators / RCA Specialists to support financial fraud investigation and risk management operations. The ideal candidate will have experience investigating suspicious financial transactions, identifying fraudulent activities, analyzing account information, and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

The role involves investigating various types of financial fraud, including external fraud, elder financial exploitation, technology-related fraud, organized fraud activities, and potential money laundering.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into suspected financial fraud and suspicious activities.


• Analyze banking transactions, account activities, and financial records to identify potential fraud.


• Review consumer and commercial deposit accounts, loans, lines of credit, debit and credit cards, and investment products.


• Maintain accurate and detailed investigation records and case notes using case management systems.


• Conduct and document interviews with victims, witnesses, and other relevant individuals when required.


• Prepare investigative findings and recommend whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed.


• Prepare accurate and comprehensive SAR documentation.


• Identify cases requiring escalation to management or law enforcement.


• Ensure investigation cases are properly documented before closure.


• Follow applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.


• 2–3 years of experience in fraud investigation, risk management, financial crimes, or a related field.


• Experience analyzing suspicious financial transactions and account activities.


• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Ability to manage multiple investigations and meet deadlines.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing or writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).


• Knowledge of AML and BSA regulations.


• Experience in banking or financial services.


• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification or other fraud-related certifications.


• Previous law enforcement, accounting, auditing, or digital forensic experience.


• Experience with fraud investigation and case management systems.

Additional Information

• This is a 6-month contract opportunity with potential for extension.


• The position requires working onsite in Columbus, OH.


• Candidates should be comfortable handling sensitive financial information and conducting detailed investigations.

• Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.