Fraud Investigator

Vaco by Highspring; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in fraud investigations seeks a Fraud Investigator II in New York to manage and investigate fraud cases. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience in fraud investigations, and strong knowledge of AML regulations. This full-time role involves collaboration with law enforcement and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in bank security, fraud investigations, or financial crimes.
• Strong knowledge of AML/BSA regulations.
• Preferred: Certifications such as CFE, CFCI, or CFCS; previous banking experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and investigate cases of internal and external fraud.
• Review bank and external records, conduct interviews.
• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and participate in court proceedings.

Skills

Fraud detection

Investigative techniques

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

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

Job description

Fraud Investigator II – Accounting & Finance, Vaco

Overview

We are seeking a Fraud Investigator II to join our Corporate Fraud Investigations and Security team. In this role, you will manage and investigate cases of internal and external fraud, including check, wire, ACH, ATM, loan fraud, and identity theft. You will review bank and external records, conduct interviews, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), participate in court proceedings, provide fraud-related training, and collaborate with internal teams and law enforcement to resolve cases. The role may require after-hours or on-call incident response.

Responsibilities

• Manage and investigate cases of internal and external fraud, including check, wire, ACH, ATM, loan fraud, and identity theft.
• Review bank and external records, conduct interviews, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and participate in court proceedings.
• Provide fraud-related training and collaborate with internal teams and law enforcement to resolve cases.
• Respond to incidents on a potential after-hours or on-call basis as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bank security, fraud investigations, or financial crimes.
• Strong knowledge of AML/BSA regulations, fraud detection, and investigative techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Preferred: Certifications such as CFE, CFCI, or CFCS; previous banking experience.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Banking

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