Fraud & Risk Analyst — Protect Banking Transactions

Partners Bank; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Bank in Sanford, ME is seeking a Fraud Risk Analyst to support fraud prevention, risk management, and BSA programs within the Compliance Department. The role involves monitoring transactions, investigating fraud cases, and collaborating with internal teams to mitigate risk.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business or finance, 3–5 years in banking fraud/risk, and knowledge of banking laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of banking fraud prevention and risk management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant banking laws and regulations.
• Experience with risk frameworks such as risk and control assessments and issue management.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Verafin or other fraud platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CRCM, or CRMA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transactions and account activity to identify suspicious patterns or anomalies.
• Investigate potential fraud cases including identity theft, account takeover, check, wire, and card fraud.
• Complete outbound communication with customers involved in fraud cases.
• Analyze data from internal systems and external sources to assess risk and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Deposit Ops, Customer Care, and others to resolve cases.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation for investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing fraud detection tools and processes.
• Stay current with fraud trends and regulatory changes affecting banking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Fraud/risk platform experience

Professional certifications (CFE/CRCM/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Verafin or similar fraud platforms

Job description

Partners Bank in Sanford, ME is seeking a Fraud Risk Analyst to support fraud prevention, risk management, and BSA programs within the Compliance Department. The role involves monitoring transactions, investigating fraud cases, and collaborating with internal teams to mitigate risk.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business or finance, 3–5 years in banking fraud/risk, and knowledge of banking laws.