Loss Investigator I/II

WESTAMERICA BANK • Fairfield, CA

21d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Westamerica Bank is seeking a Loss Investigator I/II to provide technical, professional, and analytical support to bank service departments and branches. Under general managerial guidance, the role analyzes and files timely Reports of Financial Elder/Adult Abuse and supports investigations of internal and external losses. The investigator also serves as a liaison between branch personnel, law enforcement agencies, and legal counsel on operational losses and bank security matters. The position has a 40-hour workweek.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Two to five years of branch banking or loss investigation experience.
• Working knowledge of bank operations, bank security, investigations, and law enforcement procedures and methods.
• Strong PC and math skills.
• Working knowledge of TS, Lotus, Excel spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands while meeting strict project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and file timely Reports of Financial Elder/Adult Abuse.
• Provide technical, professional, and analytical support to bank service departments and branches.
• Liaise with branch personnel, outside law enforcement agencies, and legal counsel on operational losses and security policies and procedures.
• Work with the Senior Investigator and Manager to prepare documents for litigation.
• Assist with investigations of external and internal losses, compile investigative data, and produce departmental reports for bank management.
• Review and process operational loss charge-offs and file SARs as warranted.
• Review and monitor the Verafin system for fraudulent deposit activity and financial elder abuse.
• Respond to departmental and branch inquiries regarding safety and security policies, procedures, and alarm systems.
• Assist management during branch emergencies and robberies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed