Fraud Operations Analyst

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Junior
Cybersecurity
Wealthfront

Wealthfront

Wealthfront is a leading financial planning and investing platform that combines technology and academic strategies to help individuals grow their wealth easily and affordably.

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2011
$274M raised

Description

  • Monitor daily activity to identify unusual financial behavior, fraud, money laundering, and other financial crime indicators.
  • Conduct complex fraud investigations to detect criminal activity and help prevent fraud on the platform.
  • Analyze account and transaction history to identify patterns tied to fraud and AML typologies.
  • Perform holistic account and transaction monitoring in support of BSA/AML and sanctions programs.
  • Coordinate fraud investigations and recoveries with contra firms.
  • Present investigation findings to internal stakeholders across the company.
  • Create, implement, and update policies and procedures for the anti-financial crime and transaction monitoring program.
  • Research fraud, identity, and user behavior to improve rules, models, and detection systems.
  • Partner with Compliance, Engineering, Product, and Support teams on escalations, automation, controls, and client inquiries.
  • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to strengthen fraud operations.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of fraud investigations experience in the financial services industry.
  • Strong research and investigation skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and evaluate transaction data.
  • Experience investigating fraud typologies such as wire, ACH, debit card, online account takeover, identity theft, elder financial exploitation, and new account fraud.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-documented work.
  • Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions with limited information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Curiosity, humility, intelligence, and openness to positive and constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying patterns and emerging risks.
  • Experience with disputes and knowledge of Reg E, preferred.
  • Familiarity with AML, ATF, OFAC, financial intelligence analysis, and counter-intelligence analysis, preferred.
  • Experience with SQL, dashboard creation, and/or other data analysis tools, preferred.
  • Knowledge of FINRA, NACHA, SEC, and MSRB rules and regulations, preferred.

Benefits

  • Estimated annual salary range of $81,000-$90,000 USD plus equity.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Generous time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Wellness reimbursements.
  • Professional development support.
  • Employee investing discount.

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