Description

Summary:

The Fraud Investigator role within the Fraud Investigations Departments at Huntington National Bank is responsible for investigating various types of more complex suspicious activity to determine fraud exposure to the bank. Utilizing multiple systems, tools and investigative techniques including conducting informational and admission seeking interviews to gather relevant data to assess the level of risk to the bank. Maintain accurate, complete, and detailed fraud case records within the case management system for trend and link analysis and for building comprehensive cases for presentment to law enforcement. The Fraud Investigator is also responsible for filing accurate, complete and timely Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), identifying and escalating fraud trends, mitigating losses to the bank, communicating and assisting law enforcement. Types of case investigations conducted include Check, Electronic and Identity Theft Fraud.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate referrals of suspicious activity related to potential external fraud and financial crimes
• Understand all types of financial transactions and related rules and statues
• Utilize multiple bank systems to assist with analysis of suspicious activity
• Responsible for timely and complete documentation of investigative activity in the designated case management system, the collection and compilation of relevant evidence to support the case, and the filing of well-constructed, complete, and accurate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) on applicable cases.
• Maintain subject matter expertise and ensure work completed adheres to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Understand all types of financial transactions and related rules and statutes
• Evaluate and conduct Loss and Risk Mitigation efforts
• Work independently as part of a team
• Act as a liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement on matters relating to fraudulent, illegal activity.
• Work with internal and external partners to identify and communicate organized crime or fraud trends.
• Communicates significant issues to management and makes recommendations when weaknesses are identified
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1 year experience in Investigations that includes work with Financial Crimes related to Check Fraud, Electronic Fraud, and/or Identity Theft
• 2 years of professional experience working in Fraud, Compliance, Risk, or Financial Investigations
• 1 Year Writing Suspicious Activity Reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency with various Microsoft Office programs including Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask, maintain variable workloads and follow established timeframes
• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Criminal Justice, Legal, or Communications preferred)
• Experience in investigations that includes work with financial crimes related to Check Fraud, Electronic Fraud, Elder Financial Exploitation and/or Identity Theft
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking regulations and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCI)
• Experience with ActOne, Lexis Nexis, OneNote, Excel, Word

#Hybrid

#LI-SG1

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.

Agency Statement: Huntington does not accept solicitation from Third Party Recruiters for any position

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.