Fraud Analyst

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Fraud Analyst on a 06+ months contract in Cincinnati, OH with hybrid work. The role focuses on external and internal fraud investigations, SAR filings, and building strong case documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years in risk management, a CFE or similar certification, and proven skills in fraud analysis, SAR writing, and due diligence. Familiarity with MS Excel/Word and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years in an applicable risk management environment.
• CFE or other professional fraud certification.
• SAR writing and quality assurance experience.
• Prior financial/banking sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate multiple fraud typologies and file SARs.
• Review consumer and commercial accounts for suspicious activity.
• Maintain thorough case notes in the case management system.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses, victims and subjects as appropriate.
• Escalate matters to management or law enforcement when needed.
• Ensure accurate case closure and documentation.

Skills

Fraud Analysis

SAR writing

Fraud Investigation

Enhance Due Diligence

MS Excel Proficiency

MS Word Proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CFE certification

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Fraud Analyst. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid).

Job ID: 26-35193

Pay Range: $21/hr - $26/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• 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, organized fraud rings and anti-money laundering 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.
• Maintain thorough and accurate case notes setting forth all required actions in chronological order through utilization of a case management system.
• Conduct and documenting 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 escalateto 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.
• Act, information security and suspicious activity reporting requirements, policies and procedures.
• Participation in any required corporate and business line training in these areas.-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
• Understanding and adherences to internal suspicious activity referral requirements and processes as required for this position.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• Key skills; Fraud Analysis, SAR and EDD (Enhance Due Diligence)
• Must have; Fraud Investigation, SAR filling, Fraud Detection
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of experience in an applicable risk management environment
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other professional fraud certification
• 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

Our client is a leading financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.