Lead Fraud Investigator – Complex Cases (Hybrid, Chicago)

tastytrade; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Gym membership

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

tastytrade in Chicago, IL is hiring a Fraud Analyst to review and analyze account activity, trading behavior, and patterns to detect and prevent fraud across our customer base.

You will lead investigations, assess risks, and collaborate with risk, compliance, and legal teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with fraud tooling, and potential licensing sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fraud analysis, fraud operations, or transaction monitoring, ideally within a broker-dealer, fintech, or financial services environment.
• Proven track record leading complex fraud investigations.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify patterns and make sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-risk fraud investigations end-to-end, including sophisticated account takeover schemes.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, legal, and support teams to resolve escalations.
• Communicate with customers on fraud and account security matters.
• Maintain documentation of investigations and fraud loss reporting.
• Monitor emerging fraud trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage a caseload of the firm’s most complex investigations.

Skills

Fraud analytics

Investigation leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Licensing readiness

Tools

Device fingerprinting

Behavioral analytics

Case management platforms

Job description

tastytrade in Chicago, IL is hiring a Fraud Analyst to review and analyze account activity, trading behavior, and patterns to detect and prevent fraud across our customer base.

You will lead investigations, assess risks, and collaborate with risk, compliance, and legal teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with fraud tooling, and potential licensing sponsorship.