Senior Fraud Investigator & Strategy Lead

Ascensus; Florida; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigator to lead complex investigations across accounts and channels, identify emerging fraud patterns, and serve as a subject matter expert within the fraud function. The role emphasizes independence, sound judgment, and high-quality case documentation.

The candidate will collaborate with operations, compliance, legal, technology, and other stakeholders to strengthen controls, respond to high-priority events, and contribute to fraud risk strategies across

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive experience in fraud investigations, financial crimes, or financial services risk management.
• Strong experience conducting complex investigations with multiple data points and patterns.
• Knowledge of fraud typologies, investigative techniques, and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fraud investigations involving multiple accounts, transactions, channels, and subjects.
• Identify and analyze emerging fraud trends, typologies, and risk indicators.
• Conduct root cause analysis of fraud events and strengthen controls.
• Use internal systems and data sources to investigate linked activity and suspicious patterns.
• Prepare clear case documentation and escalation materials.
• Support high-priority escalations requiring timely containment and coordination.
• Partner with operations, compliance, legal, technology, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Fraud investigations experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Ascensus is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigator to lead complex investigations across accounts and channels, identify emerging fraud patterns, and serve as a subject matter expert within the fraud function. The role emphasizes independence, sound judgment, and high-quality case documentation.

The candidate will collaborate with operations, compliance, legal, technology, and other stakeholders to strengthen controls, respond to high-priority events, and contribute to fraud risk strategies across