Fraud Investigator

German American Bancorp • Evansville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Financial fraud investigations require experienced professionals who can connect the dots, analyze complex activity, and work with partners across the financial system to resolve cases. German American Bank is seeking a Fraud Investigator to join our Fraud Investigation Team. In this role, you’ll lead investigations into suspected fraud, analyze transaction activity and digital banking data, and coordinate with internal teams, financial institutions, and law enforcement when necessary. You’ll also support regulatory reporting and help strengthen the bank’s fraud prevention strategy by identifying trends and mentoring other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or related field
• Experience in banking, fraud investigations, financial crimes, or risk management
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to evaluate complex transactions and account activity
• Knowledge of fraud schemes, payment channels, and fraud prevention practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation of investigative findings
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams, external financial institutions, and law enforcement partners
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple active investigations

Nice To Haves

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) or similar payments certification

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into suspected fraud.
• Analyze transaction activity and digital banking data.
• Coordinate with internal teams, financial institutions, and law enforcement.
• Support regulatory reporting.
• Identify trends and mentor other team members.
• Review cases involving suspicious transactions.
• Analyze account activity and payment patterns to determine how fraud occurred.
• Contact customers, receiving banks, and internal partners to gather additional information.
• Document findings within the bank’s fraud systems.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory reporting, including Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Assist with training newer team members.
• Identify fraud trends.
• Support improvements to fraud prevention processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
• 17 days paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness benefits
• Life event coverage
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Service awards
• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
• Logo wear discounts
• Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level