Senior Fraud Investigator & Strategy Lead

Ascensus; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigator to lead complex investigations, analyze patterns, and deliver actionable risk insights. This role operates with independence, guiding casework and shaping fraud prevention strategies across the organization.

You will collaborate with operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen controls, document findings, and drive timely containment of high-priority events. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-7 years of progressive experience in fraud investigations or financial services risk.
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies and investigative techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fraud investigations across multiple accounts, transactions, and channels.
• Identify emerging fraud trends, typologies, and risk indicators.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to strengthen fraud controls.
• Investigate using internal data sources to detect linked activity.
• Prepare clear case documents and escalation materials.
• Support high-priority escalations requiring timely containment.
• Partner with operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams.
• Improve investigative procedures and documentation standards.
• Provide subject-matter guidance to partners and teammates.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in fraud mitigation.
• Protect confidential data and ensure proper handling of information.
• Embody Ascensus core values in daily actions.

Skills

Fraud investigations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Certifications: CFE / CAMS / CFCS

Tools

Case management systems

Fraud monitoring tools

Financial data analysis tools

Job description

Ascensus is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigator to lead complex investigations, analyze patterns, and deliver actionable risk insights. This role operates with independence, guiding casework and shaping fraud prevention strategies across the organization.

You will collaborate with operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen controls, document findings, and drive timely containment of high-priority events. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.