Fraud Analyst

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Job Description

A Fraud Analyst I is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of account activity to prevent, deter, detect and investigate acts of fraud committed against the bank and its customers.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Process a high volume of fraud alerts daily and weekly using the banks fraud detection software. Including but not limited to alerts for check fraud, deposit fraud, ACH fraud, wire fraud, elder abuse fraud, kiting and unusual activity.
• Investigates possible fraudulent activity that has been detected through the fraud detection software, the bank’s core system, and business units of the bank.
• Opens fraud cases with the appropriate information in Verafin once fraud has been discovered.
• Appropriately responds in a timely manner to a high volume of emails and phone calls received from bank employees and others needing assistance.
• Process signature validation alerts daily.
• Reviews and investigates all debit card reorders with a recent address change.
• Review and process mobile deposits daily to detect and prevent fraud while also ensuring endorsement requirements are met.
• Completes necessary steps when mobile deposit fraud is detected by restricting accounts and online banking access, placing holds, creating fraud alerts in the fraud monitoring system, and notifying account officers.
• Reviews and investigates Remote Deposit Capture transactions on the Limit Exception Report for high-risk deposit customers.
• Follows up with account officers of fraudulent accounts and other departments to make sure necessary steps are taken to reduce exposure and have the account closed.
• Reviews the external transfer relationship report, and emails account officers to have them verify the new relationships with the customer.
• Investigates and takes necessary steps to recover funds when a fraud loss occurs.
• Request updates on outstanding bank to bank claims on a regular basis.
• Retrieves and reviews surveillance footage regarding fraud related matters.
• Reviews ATM deposits for possible fraud and takes necessary steps if fraud occurs.
• Reviews cases involving potential abuse of vulnerable adults. Reports cases to Adult Protective Services or Elder Protective Services as needed.
• Reviews emails from FIS Risk Management regarding potential fraudulent Zelle or Bill Pay items. Requests bankers to verify questionable transactions with the customer as needed.
• Works incoming and outgoing Zelle disputes within the FIS Customer Service Tool (CST). 
• Reviews hourly deposit report to ensure proper holds were placed on high-risk items.  
• Assist with select debit card dispute duties if needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                  

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university preferred; at least two years of experience in a financial institution with a thorough knowledge of general fraud prevention and an understanding of banking business functions and processes; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computer applications such as the Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and banking software.  Ability to use basic office machines including 10-key, computer keyboard, telephone, fax machine and copy machine.

Customer Service Skills                                                              

Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, customers and supervisor.  Ability to serve customers, both internal and external, (community/public) in a manner that will reflect superior customer relations and enhance the overall marketing effort of Community Trust. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a professional banking environment and routinely uses standard office equipment and digital tools such as secure financial systems, computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. The role requires maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail in all interactions.

Work is typically performed in a corporate office setting with a moderate noise level and a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.  Expect a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere where your ideas are heard, and your contributions make an impact. This role may occasionally require travel.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions.  It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Origin Bank shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the Bank’s changing needs.  This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the Bank’s sole discretion. 

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