We are looking for a Fraud Specialist to join our team in Rochester, New York. In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting our organization and clients from financial losses caused by fraudulent activities. This long-term contract position involves investigating fraud cases, mitigating risks, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external entities to ensure compliance and safeguard sensitive information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough investigations into fraud cases reported by clients and internal teams, ensuring timely remediation and resolution.<br>• Review high-risk client accounts and transactions flagged by fraud detection systems to prevent fraudulent activities and identify repeat offenders.<br>• Analyze incidents of check fraud, including counterfeit checks and forged endorsements, and provide guidance to field teams while tracking trends through statistical reporting.<br>• Support clients and internal teams in managing situations involving compromised personally identifiable information, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.<br>• Assess and mitigate risks associated with clients who fail authentication during onboarding, utilizing research tools to verify legitimacy and reduce exposure.<br>• Collaborate with financial institutions to freeze accounts and recover illicit funds, minimizing financial losses.<br>• Maintain accurate records of fraud cases in centralized systems for reporting, trend analysis, and information sharing with investigators.<br>• Educate clients and internal teams on fraud prevention best practices and protocols to enhance awareness and reduce vulnerabilities.<br>• Work with compliance teams to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to fraud prevention.

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Economic Crime Investigation, Finance, or Business.<br>• Minimum of 1 year of experience in fraud investigations, banking compliance, or business finance.<br>• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and fraud detection techniques.<br>• Proficiency in analyzing data and generating reports to identify trends and patterns.<br>• Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and cybersecurity practices.<br>• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external partners.<br>• Ability to handle sensitive information and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.<br>• Skilled in using research tools and monitoring systems to evaluate client legitimacy and creditworthiness.

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