Senior Fraud Investigator

b1BANK•Baton Rouge, LA

15h

About The Position

The Senior Fraud Investigator is responsible for investigating, documenting, and/or approving the investigation and documentation of Fraud related alerts, cases, and any other reports and/or referrals that could lead to such investigation. The Sr. Fraud Investigator will represent the bank as a dedicated point of contact for law enforcement inquiries related to Financial Crimes investigations. The Sr. Fraud Investigator serves as a second line of defense subject matter expert for Investigations and Fraud threat intelligence. As well, support and provide data and intelligence to the Fraud Operations, Fraud Analytics and other key partners (BSA/AML, Operational Risk, HR, Audit, etc). Specific Job Functions Investigate internal and external fraud events perpetrated against b1Bank and our clients. Document and complete complex cases to identify risk and necessary mitigation efforts. Support AML team in ensuring necessary information, and data, is accurate and complete relative to the development of Suspicious Activity Reports. Conduct customer outreach as needed to follow up on status of fraud investigations and obtain additional information. Review procedures covering the investigation and reporting of suspected financial fraud crimes. Recommend changes in processes and procedures in conjunction with Fraud Risk Management leadership team. Serve as a point of contact for other business lines with general questions or concerns about investigations. Assist in the oversight of processes for internal referral of questionable activity or behavior. Represent b1Bank with local, state, and/or federal law enforcement agents on cases referred by b1Bank or on cases requiring the bank’s assistance as it relates to financial crimes investigations. May testify in court on behalf of b1Bank for fraud cases. Participate in professional and community associations relating to law enforcement and criminal investigations. Distribute pertinent information to departments throughout the organization that may be affected by current fraud trends. Develop, analyze, and report trends to the Fraud Risk Management leadership team. Analyze corporate needs and suggest creative ideas to enhance comprehensive corporate-wide fraud risk mitigation processes. Attend training seminars and share knowledge gained with other key stakeholders across Enterprise Risk and the entire bank.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business or a related field is required.
Four (4) years of banking, business or criminal justice related experience can be used in lieu of degree.
Eight (8) – Ten (10) years of banking, business, or criminal justice related experience is required.
3 years' experience in fraud or financial crimes investigations is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a compliance professional (i.e.: CAMS, CAFP, CFE), preferred.
Previous experience in delivering FinCEN SAR filings for fraud events, preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate internal and external fraud events perpetrated against b1Bank and our clients.
Document and complete complex cases to identify risk and necessary mitigation efforts.
Support AML team in ensuring necessary information, and data, is accurate and complete relative to the development of Suspicious Activity Reports.
Conduct customer outreach as needed to follow up on status of fraud investigations and obtain additional information.
Review procedures covering the investigation and reporting of suspected financial fraud crimes.
Recommend changes in processes and procedures in conjunction with Fraud Risk Management leadership team.
Serve as a point of contact for other business lines with general questions or concerns about investigations.
Assist in the oversight of processes for internal referral of questionable activity or behavior.
Represent b1Bank with local, state, and/or federal law enforcement agents on cases referred by b1Bank or on cases requiring the bank’s assistance as it relates to financial crimes investigations.
May testify in court on behalf of b1Bank for fraud cases.
Participate in professional and community associations relating to law enforcement and criminal investigations.
Distribute pertinent information to departments throughout the organization that may be affected by current fraud trends.
Develop, analyze, and report trends to the Fraud Risk Management leadership team.
Analyze corporate needs and suggest creative ideas to enhance comprehensive corporate-wide fraud risk mitigation processes.
Attend training seminars and share knowledge gained with other key stakeholders across Enterprise Risk and the entire bank.