Fraud Management Specialist

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); On-site; 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

# Fraud Management SpecialistApply**Job#: 3043724****Job Description:**Fraud Management Specialist**Location:** (Hybrid) Open to candidates local to Pensacola, FL, Vienna, VA, or Winchester, VA.Role OverviewThe Fraud Management Specialist will assist business unit management in establishing effective department policies, processes, and standards to balance department goals against financial fraud. This role involves providing recommendations to improve fraud detection systems, ensuring timely resolution of fraud cases, and building cross-functional collaboration with other business units. The specialist will work on fraudulent activity issues requiring a working knowledge of organizational objectives and priorities, operating under supervision.Key Responsibilities* Identify patterns of activity indicating possible fraud or account abuse.* Monitor account transactions to proactively identify fraudulent activity and take immediate corrective action.* Escalate alerts and cases to the appropriate Security division for in-depth investigation.* Manage the review and analysis of potential fraud and forgery cases.* Track and monitor the progress of fraud cases, informing related parties of status and actions.* Communicate with internal and external customers on fraud and security issues.* Identify and analyze opportunities for new or improved processes, data, or technology.* Serve as a subject matter expert concerning fraud trends.* Support projects related to fraud detection, prevention, or root cause analysis.* Collect, prepare, and maintain data for analysis, reports, and reference.* Establish incident response standards and related training requirements.* Collaborate with business areas to understand the impact of transactions and identify potential fraud risks.Required Qualifications**Education:** A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is required.**Experience:** This is a Level 1 role requiring one to five years of relevant experience.**Technical Skills:** Basic word processing and spreadsheet software skills are required. Basic database and presentation software skills are also necessary.**General Skills:*** Effective verbal and written communication skills.* The ability to exercise initiative and use good judgment to make sound decisions.* The capacity to work independently and in a team environment.* Familiarity with managing multiple priorities to achieve goals.* Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills.* Basic research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* The skill to interpret and synthesize large amounts of information.Preferred Qualifications* Familiarity with data querying, reporting, forecasting, analysis, and operations research, including statistical methods and modeling.* Familiarity with credit union operations, processes, and procedures.* Exposure to working with or for depository and lending institutions.* Familiarity with NCUA regulations that govern the activities, products, and services of the business unit.* Advanced knowledge of the organization’s functions, philosophy, operations, and objectives. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Merrifield, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 24, 2026**Pay Range:** $24 - $34 per hour