Corporate Fraud Investigator

The Corporate Fraud Investigator will investigate all fraud and loss prevention matters for the Bank. Along with the key functions listed below, each position will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when servicing our co-workers and WF clients.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Review various Bank system reports for potentially fraudulent, unusual, or suspicious activity
• Independently review and evaluate reports of fraudulent activity and suspected fraudulent activity from customers, employees, the e-Commerce Fraud Analyst, the Check Fraud Analyst, and/or the BSA/AML
• Analyst in order to carry to completion the investigation of same, which includes working with law enforcement on fraud investigations, as appropriate.
• Conduct interviews with employees, victims, witnesses, perpetrators, etc.
• Investigate requests (subpoenas, writs, levies, etc.)
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
• Analyzing fraud trends (including all channels: in-branch, paper check, electronic, and cyber)
• Additional responsibilities as required
• Adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
• Supports the mission, strategy and values of WaFd Bank

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Bank Security schools, Bank Security/Fraud Training Programs, and/or Bank Security/Fraud Examiner certification(s) preferred
• Three to five years fraud related investigative experience
• Strong working knowledge of banking operations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be detailed oriented
• Excellent organizational and time/project management skills
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate fraud threats and trends effectively and apply information to current fraud monitoring processes for adequacy or necessary improvements
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and tight schedules

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Health insurance
• Stock options
• Bonus programs
• Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

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