Fraud Detection and Prevention Specialist

Suncoast Credit Union; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading credit union focused on innovative fraud detection and prevention. As a Fraud Detection and Prevention Specialist, you will protect assets through data analysis and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a role that fosters professional growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Bonus Program up to 12%

401K Matching up to 8%

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Hours

Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in financial services, especially fraud investigations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and credit union operations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transactions for unauthorized activity and fraud patterns.
• Make recommendations to improve fraud detection tools.
• Conduct quality assurance for detection strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Verafin

Job description

Fraud Detection and Prevention Specialist

Compensation: $23.00 - $29.00 hourly based on experience and credentials

Location Type: Remote

Position Type: Full Time

The Fraud Detection and Prevention Specialist is a valued member of a cohesive team focused on protecting the credit union's assets by researching, detecting and analyzing fraud patterns for all transactional channels to ensure risk mitigation strategies remain effective. Key responsibilities include detecting patterns within data sets, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning while being alert to indicators or potential risk. An ideal incumbent can work independently, think critically and make data-driven recommendations for asset protection.

Overview

Compensation: $23.00 - $29.00 hourly based on experience and credentials

Location Type: Remote

Position Type: Full Time

The Fraud Detection and Prevention Specialist is a valued member of a cohesive team focused on protecting the credit union's assets by researching, detecting and analyzing fraud patterns for all transactional channels to ensure risk mitigation strategies remain effective. Key responsibilities include detecting patterns within data sets, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning while being alert to indicators or potential risk. An ideal incumbent can work independently, think critically and make data-driven recommendations for asset protection.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze transactions and accounts to detect fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Leverage data to research, detect, and analyze fraud patterns for all transactional channels
• Identify opportunities to reduce fraud losses based on initial indicators
• Perform quality assurance functions to ensure efficacy of all routine tasks and reports to ensure the credit union remains responsive to shifts in fraud tactics and trends
• Measure and evaluate existing credit union tools designed to identify risk-related losses
• Make recommendations and assist in the implementation of adjustments to tool parameters or development in line with dynamic threats
• Specialize in Fraud Protection with the use of Verafin or Fraud Detection with the use of manual reports
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial services industry, including experience with fraud or law enforcement investigations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including root cause and trend analysis
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community. Chartered in 1934.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial services industry, including experience with fraud or law enforcement investigations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including root cause and trend analysis
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community. Chartered in 1934.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com

• Review and analyze transactions and accounts to detect fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Leverage data to research, detect, and analyze fraud patterns for all transactional channels
• Identify opportunities to reduce fraud losses based on initial indicators
• Perform quality assurance functions to ensure efficacy of all routine tasks and reports to ensure the credit union remains responsive to shifts in fraud tactics and trends
• Measure and evaluate existing credit union tools designed to identify risk-related losses
• Make recommendations and assist in the implementation of adjustments to tool parameters or development in line with dynamic threats
• Specialize in Fraud Protection with the use of Verafin or Fraud Detection with the use of manual reports
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

About the company

We’re proud to be Florida's largest credit union, and we’re dedicated to serving members as well as the local community.

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