About the role

  • Financial Investigator I role focused on fraud detection and investigation in financial services. Analyzing suspicious activities across customer accounts and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews & researches suspected fraud notices for all areas received through internal and external sources to determine fraud.
  • Investigates fraud activity, reports, and documents as required per regulatory guidance for each fraud type.
  • Identify fraud patterns and communicates trends to management.
  • File/Research and Understand ‘disputes/returns’ for POS, ATM, Wire, ACH, Online transactions, Checks, etc.
  • Report ‘real time’ fraud-related activity; ensuring that the affected UCBI area/branch is notified.
  • Ensure the investigation of all accounts assigned and make sure all efforts are recorded in Financial Intelligence platform (Verafin).
  • Interacts with customers either victimized or suspected of fraud and performs appropriate actions required based on the case type while providing a positive customer experience.
  • Employ letter, phone, and e-mail contact with customers/branches throughout the investigative process.
  • Work with Legal team and Corporate Security on case building and/or pulling information for fraud cases for law enforcement or court requests.
  • Elevate to department management all issues requiring approval outside of the authority of the Financial Investigator’s position and all issues that may adversely affect United Community Bank.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in Financial Services Industry and/or understanding of fraud detection/investigations
  • Hands-on experience with fraud claims (Check, POS, ATM, Wire, Identity, Mobile, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC laws and regulations
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Comprehensive understanding of bank policies and procedures related to Fraud Prevention
  • Proficiency with Core systems and other internal banking systems (Director, Wires, ACH, Online Banking, Debit Cards, Research/Returns, File Maintenance).
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
  • Ability to multi-task with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to escalate issues when necessary.

Job title

Financial Investigator I

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$34,102 - $49,382 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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