Fraud Risk Analyst I

Five Star Bank - Warsaw, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Warsaw, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Fraud Analyst I is tasked with conducting account reviews based on specific triggers to identify and prevent fraudulent transactions. This role also involves taking swift action to freeze funds or restrict accounts to protect the Bank and its customers from potential losses. The Fraud Analyst will utilize Q2 Sentinel software daily as their primary transaction monitoring system.

Responsibilities

• Reviews transaction monitoring alerts for fraudulent or unusual activity primarily using Q2 Sentinel as well as other transaction monitoring systems, recommending whether alerts should be escalated to case or cleared. Direct customer outreach is required for numerous alerts.
• Monitors daily reports across multiple systems, that may include mobile check deposits, loan checks, ATM deposits, uncollected funds, employee credits, and digital banking transactions, to identify, halt, and report fraudulent activity across the Bank's channels.
• Investigates escalated alerts and manually created cases (e.g., business unit referrals, negative news, vendor reports, etc.) for fraudulent or suspicious activity. Takes appropriate actions based on findings (e.g., referring suspicious activity to BSA, restricting/closing customer accounts/access, etc.). Direct customer outreach is required for cases.
• Tracks and maintains departmental spreadsheets reflecting reported fraud risk and trend data for Management review.
• Handles incoming phone calls from Branch staff, other business units, and customers related to fraud investigations or potentially fraudulent activities such as elder abuse referrals, identity theft reports, check verifications, and unusual transaction activity.
• Develops into a subject matter expert in the Q2 Sentinel transaction monitoring system. This includes report generation, optimization of scenarios, etc., model validation, and other attributes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
• Demonstrates the standards and principles of the Five Star Bank experience in every interaction with internal and external customers, associates, and stakeholders, incorporating high-performance behaviors of teamwork, leading by example, and service in all aspects of work.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• Prior Experience: 3+ years of anti-fraud experience
• Licenses or Accreditation: Any required licenses or accreditation required

Nice-to-haves

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Prior Experience: 3+ years of anti-fraud experience in the financial services industry
• Licenses or Accreditation: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Fraud Professional (CAFP), or other Anti-Fraud Certifications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Offerings: Life, Critical Illness/Specified Disease, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & Personal Accident
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Star Volunteer Program
• Employee Banking and Financial Perks
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays