RCA Specialist

Russell Tobin; Ohio; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin in Columbus, OH is seeking a RCA/Fraud Investigation Specialist on a 6-month contract, onsite at 100%. The role focuses on investigating potentially fraudulent financial activity, analyzing transactions, and documenting findings for regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate has a business/finance-related degree or equivalent fraud-investigation experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and Word, with the ability to manage multiple cases and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, or related field, or equivalent fraud-investigation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected fraudulent activity across consumer and commercial accounts.
• Analyze account transactions to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
• Review products including checking accounts, loans, credit cards, debit cards, and other financial products.
• Conduct thorough investigations while following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case documentation within the case management system.
• Prepare clear, well-written investigative summaries and reports.
• Determine whether suspicious activity should be escalated for regulatory reporting.
• Complete Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive customer and financial information.
• Participate in ongoing compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: RCA/Fraud Investigation Specialist (Contract)
Location: Columbus, OH (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $24 $26/hour on W2

About the Role

We are seeking detail-oriented and analytical professionals to join a Fraud Investigations team. In this role, you will investigate potentially fraudulent financial activity, analyze account transactions, document findings, and support regulatory reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in fraud prevention, financial crimes, banking operations, or compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected fraudulent activity across consumer and commercial accounts.
• Analyze account transactions to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
• Review products including checking accounts, loans, credit cards, debit cards, and other financial products.
• Conduct thorough investigations while following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case documentation within the case management system.
• Prepare clear, well-written investigative summaries and reports.
• Determine whether suspicious activity should be escalated for regulatory reporting.
• Complete Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive customer and financial information.
• Participate in ongoing compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field OR equivalent experience in fraud investigations, banking, financial services, accounting, auditing, or compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting fraud investigations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Banking or financial services experience.
• AML/BSA or financial crimes experience.
• Accounting or auditing background.

Training & Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Approximately 4 weeks of paid onsite training.
• Training attendance is mandatory with no planned absences.
• Standard first-shift schedule (Monday Friday).

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in fraud investigations, banking operations, compliance, AML/BSA, accounting, auditing, or recent graduates with relevant degrees who are looking to build a career in financial crime prevention and investigations.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual ori