Fraud Investigator - Midvale, UT (In Office)

Zions Bancorporation•Midvale, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Fraud Investigator to join their team. This position will be located at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT and will be an in-office role. The Fraud Investigator will be responsible for conducting financial crimes investigations of external and customer activity, writing clear and concise reports, and communicating with various internal departments. The role also involves making recommendations for account closures, escalating risks, and utilizing bank systems for research. Staying current on fraud and BSA/AML investigative operations and relevant regulations is crucial. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field or combination of investigative experience.
Basic working knowledge of fraud detection/prevention principals, BSA/AML Compliance as it applies to suspicious activity for money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud.
Basic understanding of complex financial transactions and business relationships and relationships between business entities.
Good understanding of bank operations as it relates to the flow of funds through financial institutions.
Good understanding of fraud, AML and terrorist financing red flags related to the identification of suspicious activity.
Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Good analytical skills, customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage deadlines, be organized, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy.
Ability to write and translate complex situations into easily understood narratives.
Ability to be an independent thinker and to handle confidential, delicate and/or sensitive information or situations.
Strong PC skills desired with an emphasis in MS Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Financial crime investigation experience preferred.
A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
Relevant Professional Certification: Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conducts financial crimes investigations of external and customer activity.
Writes clear and concise reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicates with branch, department managers, BSA Officers, and frontline groups as necessary, in researching and investigating cases.
Makes recommendations for closing account relationships to the Investigations management.
Escalates identified risks to team leadership.
Uses various bank systems to conduct research of customer transaction activity including the case management system.
Keeps current on fraud and BSA/AML investigative operations and the application of the BSA and USA PATRIOT Act requirements along with training requirements for the investigative role.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits starting on day one
Bank holidays
Profit sharing
Company-matched 401(k) contributions
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
Paid Training
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Profit Sharing
competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products