Fraud Investigator

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fraud Investigator leads complex investigations and supports strategic fraud prevention efforts. This role involves mentoring Fraud Analysts, collaborating with law enforcement, and presenting findings to leadership. The Fraud Investigator is an expert in fraud schemes and regulatory frameworks and contributes to enterprise-wide fraud strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Criminal Justice, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in fraud investigation, compliance, or law enforcement.
• Ability to lead investigations and mentor team members.
• Deep knowledge of fraud schemes and typologies.
• Skilled in presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of fraud-related regulations.
• Experience with fraud detection and analysis platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to align investigations with enterprise fraud strategy.
• Capable of influencing decision-making through investigative insights.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Identifies new approaches to fraud detection and prevention.
• Maintains effectiveness under pressure and in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-risk fraud investigations.
• Provide guidance and support to Fraud Analysts.
• Contribute to fraud prevention strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure investigations meet regulatory standards.
• Present findings to executive leadership and external partners.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and risk teams.
• Develop comprehensive investigative reports and summaries.
• Support development of training materials and programs.
• Leverage fraud detection tools and systems.
• Identify process enhancements for investigative practices.
• Adhere to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions, and the bank’s Customer Identification Program (CIP).
• Maintain required reporting and recordkeeping, follow all related policies and procedures, and participate in ongoing compliance training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Differentiated compensation offerings
• Incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees