Senior Fraud Investigator - AML/SAR Expert

First Financial Bank; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Abilene, Texas, is seeking an experienced fraud investigator to conduct internal and external investigations, prepare SARs and police reports, and support law enforcement as needed. The role emphasizes risk-based analysis, clear documentation, and effective communication with staff and management.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and substantial banking fraud investigation experience, with bilingual English/Spanish being strongly preferred to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience in a related field.
• Experience in banking fraud investigations is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Performs fraud investigations and problem resolutions with minimal supervision.
• Conducts internal or external fraud investigations and files regulatory reports according to legal requirements.
• Identifies and manages risks from business activities and ensures effective control.
• Supports other investigations as subject matter expert to enhance fraud prevention.
• Develops fraud prevention processes with line-of-business managers.
• Increases fraud awareness among staff and communities.”
• Provides training and guidance to team members and liaises with law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, criminal justice, or related discipline

Tools

BSA/AML software

Job description

First Financial Bank in Abilene, Texas, is seeking an experienced fraud investigator to conduct internal and external investigations, prepare SARs and police reports, and support law enforcement as needed. The role emphasizes risk-based analysis, clear documentation, and effective communication with staff and management.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and substantial banking fraud investigation experience, with bilingual English/Spanish being strongly preferred to