Financial Crimes Manager

Northern Trust • Tempe, AZ

1d • $90,820 - $154,280 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fraud Tean Lead in Payments Fraud Investigations is responsible for the day-to-day management of the fraud investigations team including ensuring the fraud alert queue is effectively managed and the assignment of work to the team. You will manage the investigation of transactions related to Northern Trust accounts, clients, operations, or employees, ensuring all activities are supported by detailed analysis and documented findings. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with payment operations, relationship and account managers, and the Global Fraud Investigations team to ensure timely communication of identified fraudulent transactions and time sensitive submission of Unusual Activity Forms or Suspicious Activity Reports and maintaining strict confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Requirements

• Seasoned expert with strong background in financial crimes analysis and investigations such as those gained through accounting, finance, law enforcement, or related fields
• Strong oral and written communication skills, together with influencing and relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across lines of businesses
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Understanding and analyzing data sets to ensure appropriate conclusions
• Drive trends and provide new conclusions or perspectives on new findings
• Working collaboratively with business partners
• 3 years as Section Manager
• 3 years as Senior Consultant (with prior people management experience)
• Solid experience within financial crimes investigations, generally at least 5 years.
• Proficiency in data analysis using fraud detection software is essential.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to financial crimes and fraud prevention strategies is necessary.
• A university/college degree or equivalent and/or relevant proven work experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills including written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day management responsibilities and assignment of work for the fraud investigations team.
• Conducting performance management and career development processes for the team.
• Serving as the escalation point for transactions alerts indicating suspected fraud
• Monitoring and analyzing high-risk payments activity
• Leveraging fraud detection platform to identify patterns, anomalies, and risk signals before to prevent incidence of fraud
• Conducting in-depth investigations resulting from fraud alerts and reports
• Partnering with payment operations, account managers and relationship managers to ensure effective client communication regarding fraudulent incidents
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior investigators to ensure consistency and accuracy in investigative processes

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree