Fraud Investigator (Onsite)

Frontwave Credit Union•Oceanside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fraud Investigator independently conducts complex investigations related to fraud across all non-card channels at Frontwave Credit Union. The position requires sound judgment, critical thinking, and strict adherence to Frontwave’s core values while mitigating fraud risk. Responsibilities include evaluating activity for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings involving Zelle fraud, scams, elder financial exploitation, and law enforcement referrals, as well as reviewing high-risk transactions such as wire transfers, ACH, and digital payments to protect the Credit Union and its members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Four plus years’ experience in fraud investigations field.
Must possess a minimum of one of the following professional certifications or willingness to obtain within six (6) months of hire: Certified Fraud Investigator, California Financial Crimes Investigators Association (or) Certified Financial Crimes Investigator, International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Licensed Private Investigator.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, Business or related experience is preferred.
Experience in dealing with state, federal or local law enforcement agencies on investigation of financial crimes or fraud, and criminal case filings preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet departmental goals and objectives.
Review and analyze fraud alerts and account activity to identify suspicious or unusual behavior across non‑card channels.
Analyze transactional and historical data, including wires, ACH, and Zelle, to detect fraud and determine appropriate action.
Conduct fraud investigations to assess risk and determine Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing requirements, including cases involving Zelle fraud, scams, and elder financial exploitation.
Take risk‑based actions to mitigate fraud, including placing account holds, restricting services (including Zelle), recommending account closure, and coordinating recovery efforts.
Prepare and maintain accurate investigative documentation, including SAR narratives, reports, declarations, and evidence for potential criminal action.
Coordinate with members, internal departments, law enforcement, Adult Protective Services (APS), and external partners while providing excellent member service and fraud‑prevention education.
Monitor fraud trends, losses, and internal controls; identify system or process weaknesses and present findings and recommendations to management.
Maintain current knowledge of fraud trends, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
File all necessary reports as required by regulations timely, which includes but is not limited to timely APS and SAR filings.
Maintain proficiency in all aspects of BSA/AML compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.