Fraud Analyst

American Eagle Financial Credit Union Incorporated•East Hartford, CT

3h•$58,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Fraud Analyst and play a critical role in protecting our organization and members from evolving fraud risks. In this dynamic role, you’ll partner closely with senior leadership to support a comprehensive fraud prevention, detection, and response program. You’ll leverage your analytical mindset to investigate suspicious activity, identify emerging trends, and strengthen fraud controls across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact, combining investigative work, cross-functional collaboration, and education to stay ahead of fraud threats. If you’re motivated by solving complex problems and safeguarding trust, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Subject Matter Expertise and the ability to provide mentorship, guidance and training to other team members.
Minimum of one (1) year in a previous fraud investigation and reporting role and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience).
Demonstration of the ability to meet qualifications without an absolute focus on duration of experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Fraud Examiner or other related industry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in, and contribute to, Committee meetings as organized and led by the Senior Fraud Analyst.
Assist with fraud technology solutions, including third-party relationships, system settings, and risk thresholds.
Assist with various fraud activity and trend reporting.
Assist with maintaining an inventory of fraud controls and processes.
Assist with identifying and understanding emerging risks and trends.
Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Fraud Risk processes, tools, policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Program.
Analyze and investigate transactions to detect and prevent fraudulent activity based on reports, alerts, or notifications from third parties requesting assistance.
Perform in-depth investigations regarding actual and suspected fraud activities, including determining root cause.
Provide oversight and appropriate actions to resolve and lead lessons learned education for internal stakeholders.
Provide assistance to members in need of understanding common scams, schemes, and fraudulent activity.
Prepare in-depth fraud case investigation narratives, which support: Suspicious Activity Reports, Subpoenas, personnel corrective actions, and police reports.
Communicate with law enforcement on fraud-related inquiries and requests.
Pursue recovery of fraud losses.
Assist Senior Fraud Analyst in creating, organizing, and delivering internal and external fraud training, including member events, content for member newsletters, and internal fraud alerts.
Participate in external fraud groups to maintain industry knowledge and fraud trends.