Senior Fraud Investigator – Banking & AML

First Financial Bancshares, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Fraud Investigator II – Officer in Abilene, TX.

This role conducts internal and external fraud investigations, prepares regulatory SARs, and supports law enforcement collaboration to strengthen financial crime defenses. With 10+ years in criminal investigations and AML familiarity, you will mentor teammates, promote fraud awareness, and help implement risk-based controls across branches while maintaining strict confidentiality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, criminal justice or related field, or commensurate work experience.
• 10+ years of performing criminal investigations and case preparation for prosecution is preferred.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fraud investigations and problem resolutions with minimal supervision.
• Conduct internal or external fraud investigations and file regulatory reports (SARs) per legal requirements.
• Develop fraud prevention processes with line of business managers and staff.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Fraud investigations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, criminal justice

Tools

Fraud software

Core banking system

Job description

First Financial Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Fraud Investigator II – Officer in Abilene, TX.

This role conducts internal and external fraud investigations, prepares regulatory SARs, and supports law enforcement collaboration to strengthen financial crime defenses. With 10+ years in criminal investigations and AML familiarity, you will mentor teammates, promote fraud awareness, and help implement risk-based controls across branches while maintaining strict confidentiality and regulatory