Fraud Compliance Analyst

About the position

Apex Fintech Solutions is currently seeking a Fraud Compliance Analyst to support our Compliance department with investigations, fraud detection, and prevention experience within the fintech industry. The role focuses on the development and maintenance of a robust fraud detection and prevention program, which includes investigating, and processing, system-generated suspicious transaction alerts as well as responding to a variety of internal and external inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed investigations into suspected fraudulent activities.
• Analyze findings from internal and external reporting sources to assess the legitimacy of transactions.
• Apply deductive reasoning to identify potential fraud events.
• Scrutinize incoming funds, money movements, and account changes for indicators of fraud or unauthorized activities from an analytic, forensic, and investigative standpoint.
• Act as a key point of contact for managing internal escalations related to suspected fraud.
• Review and assess escalations from various business departments and associations.
• Provide exceptional support to Apex clients by addressing concerns and resolving potential issues.
• Collaborate with account holders and law enforcement agencies during investigations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging fraud tactics, and methods shared by national organizations dedicated to fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
• Apply new knowledge to enhance investigative processes and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required.
• 2+ years of prior experience in a fraud investigations role; experience in administering all aspects of an investigation, including the recovery of assets, assisting victims, preparing case summaries, and writing SARs are required.
• Brokerage and/or banking industry experience preferred.
• SQL experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of options and securities trading preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP).
• Competitive PTO.
• 401k match.
• Parental leave.
• HSA contribution match.
• Paid subscription to the Calm app.
• Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule.