We are looking for a Fraud Specialist to support fraud prevention and case resolution efforts for a long-term contract opportunity in Rochester, New York. This position focuses on protecting the organization and its clients by reviewing suspicious activity, researching financial crime concerns, and coordinating timely responses with internal teams and external institutions. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach to risk assessment, compliance, and client support while helping reduce financial exposure through thorough investigation and documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine flagged clients and transactions to identify elevated risk, confirm patterns of suspicious behavior, and help stop potentially fraudulent activity before losses occur.<br>• Investigate reports involving check-related fraud, including altered or unauthorized items, and partner with business contacts to guide resolution steps and document outcomes.<br>• Support cases involving exposure of sensitive personal information by following regulatory requirements, coordinating appropriate next steps, and communicating available remediation options.<br>• Assess applicants or new clients who do not pass authentication checks by conducting research into legitimacy, financial standing, and potential risk indicators.<br>• Record fraud incidents accurately in centralized tracking tools to support reporting, pattern analysis, and information sharing across fraud prevention efforts.<br>• Work with financial institutions and internal stakeholders to assist with account restriction, fund recovery efforts, and other actions intended to limit losses.<br>• Provide practical guidance to clients and internal partners on fraud prevention measures, response procedures, and sound security practices.<br>• Compile case details and trend data for recurring reporting needs, helping the team monitor fraud activity and identify areas requiring additional controls.
We are looking for a Fraud Specialist to support risk management efforts by identifying, investigating, and resolving suspected fraudulent activity that could affect the organization and its clients. This position focuses on protecting funds, reducing exposure to financial crime, and partnering with internal teams and external institutions to address incidents effectively. Based in Rochester, New York, this is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who can combine analytical judgment, compliance awareness, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine high-risk client profiles and transaction activity flagged by fraud prevention controls, and take action to stop potentially harmful activity before losses occur.<br>• Investigate reported fraud incidents, including altered or improperly endorsed checks, while coordinating with internal stakeholders to support timely resolution.<br>• Document case details in centralized tracking systems so information can be used for reporting, trend analysis, and broader fraud prevention efforts.<br>• Partner with financial institutions to help secure affected accounts and support recovery efforts when unauthorized activity is identified.<br>• Review situations involving potential exposure of sensitive personal information and guide appropriate response steps in line with company policy and legal requirements.<br>• Assess onboarding exceptions when clients do not pass authentication checks, using research tools to confirm legitimacy and determine appropriate risk mitigation measures.<br>• Provide practical guidance to internal teams and clients on fraud prevention practices, incident handling procedures, and next-step resolution options.<br>• Compile and monitor incident metrics to identify patterns, recurring threats, and areas where fraud controls can be strengthened.