U.S. Anti-Fraud Officer

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is seeking a U.S. Anti-Fraud Officer to join the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Anti-Fraud Team.

The role focuses on administering the anti-fraud program, risk assessments, training, reporting, and investigations, with strong emphasis on collaboration with risk management and audits. The position is hybrid, based in New York City or Boston, with a minimum of three days in the office each week, and offers base salary and annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communications; audience appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Creative and effective problem solving for client, operational or technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and administering the anti-fraud program across business units and control functions, maintaining related policies and documentation and enhancing the framework.
• Monitor fraud risks, trends, typologies, and incidents and assess potential impact.
• Assist with responses to internal audit, compliance testing, regulatory examinations and other reviews.
• Assist design and execution of the fraud risk assessment methodology across relevant businesses, products, and services.
• Coordinate the anti-fraud training and awareness program, including general and role-specific training.
• Prepare materials for management, governance committees and other forums on significant fraud matters.
• Support periodic reporting on fraud incidents, trends, losses, investigations, and risk assessment results.
• Support investigative activities: gathering, reviewing records, analyzing transactions, documenting findings.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Fraud risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

U.S. Anti-Fraud Officer is a role with Global Financial Crimes Compliance ("GFCC") to join the Anti-Fraud Team, which oversees the execution of BBH’s Anti-Fraud Program. The Anti-Fraud Team, within GFCC, has oversight over the program elements (e.g., policies, procedures, annual training, etc.) of the Anti-Fraud Program and works closely with Enterprise Risk Management and Investor Services Compliance on fraud investigations. In this role, you will support program administration, fraud risk assessments, training, management reporting, and investigative activities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who exhibits strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work.

This role can be based in our New York City or Boston location and is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three (3) days per week in office.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assist in coordinating and administering the anti-fraud program across business units and control functions, maintaining related policies, procedures, and documentation and supporting continued enhancement of the anti-fraud framework.
• Monitor relevant fraud risks, trends, typologies, and internal incidents and help assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Assist with responses to internal audit, compliance testing, regulatory examinations, and other independent reviews relating to the anti-fraud program.
• Assist with the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the fraud risk assessment methodology, and coordinate periodic assessments across relevant businesses, products, and services.
• Coordinate the anti-fraud training and awareness program, including general and role-specific training and periodic communications that incorporate emerging fraud schemes, investigation trends, and lessons learned.
• Assist in preparing materials for management, governance committees, and other relevant forums regarding significant fraud matters and the effectiveness of the anti-fraud program.
• Support periodic reporting regarding fraud incidents, trends, losses, investigations, risk assessment results, training, control enhancements, and other relevant metrics.
• Support the Anti-Fraud Team with investigative activities, including gathering and reviewing relevant records, analyzing transactions and other information, documenting findings, and identifying potential control weaknesses.

Qualifications/Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years relevant experience
• Strong oral and written communications skills. Communicate clearly and concisely, and appropriate to the audience
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization, within the department and in other related teams
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and organize data to support metrics, management reporting, and risk assessment
• Creative and effective problem solving and analytical skills pertaining to client, operational, or technical issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Salary Range

$100k-$150k base salary + annual bonus target

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences.

We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.