Fraud Risk Investigator

Socket.dev; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank OZK is seeking a detail-oriented Fraud Analyst to review high-risk activity, leverage internal and external data sources, and mitigate potential losses. This role requires analytical judgment, strong communication, and strict confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in fraud detection within a financial institution and will support the Fraud Risk Management Program through thorough investigations and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience.
• 1+ year of work experience in fraud detection and/or Bank Secrecy Act reporting.
• 1+ year of prior financial institution work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs proactive fraud reviews derived from alert and non-alert sources to minimize fraud impacts.
• Responds to fraud incidents as described within the Fraud Risk Management Program.
• Researches and forms initial determinations for moderately complex situations to mitigate losses.
• Analyzes unusual activity and transactions through surveillance and escalation with detailed documentation.
• Documents fraud attempts, trends, and loss events using various systems.
• Performs due diligence research in third-party and internal databases to make determinations.
• Reviews reporting and provides approvals and guidance to front-line employees.
• Engages management on fraud incidents and trends and suggests process improvements.

Skills

Banking knowledge

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Bank OZK is seeking a detail-oriented Fraud Analyst to review high-risk activity, leverage internal and external data sources, and mitigate potential losses. This role requires analytical judgment, strong communication, and strict confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in fraud detection within a financial institution and will support the Fraud Risk Management Program through thorough investigations and documentation.