Fraud Detection & Risk Specialist

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Fraud Management Specialist to help establish effective fraud policies, processes, and standards. The role supports improving fraud detection, ensuring timely resolution, and building cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance and 1–5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience for Level 1 role.
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills are required.
• Basic database and presentation software skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns indicating possible fraud or account abuse.
• Monitor account transactions to proactively identify fraudulent activity and take action.
• Escalate alerts and cases to the Security division for investigation.
• Analyze potential fraud and forgery cases and track progress of cases.
• Communicate with internal and external customers on fraud and security issues.
• Collaborate with business areas to understand transaction impact and fraud risks.
• Support projects related to fraud detection, prevention, or root cause analysis.
• Establish incident response standards and related training requirements.

Skills

Effective verbal and written comms

Initiative and sound judgment

Teamwork and independence

Multitasking and prioritization

Organizational planning/time mgmt

Analytical/problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/related

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database basics

Presentation software

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Fraud Management Specialist to help establish effective fraud policies, processes, and standards. The role supports improving fraud detection, ensuring timely resolution, and building cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance and 1–5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.