Fraud Analyst

Job Title: Fraud Analyst Location : Columbus , OH Vacancy Type: Contract (FTC) – 6 months Pay Rate: [$26.42]/hour during the assignment Job Description: External Fraud Investigators may concentrate on one specific or many different fraud typologies such as external fraud, elder and vulnerable adult financial exploitation, technology related fraud, and organized fraud rings depending on business needs within Fraud Investigations. External Fraud Investigators perform duties such as investigating multiple fraud typologies in accordance with policies and procedures, performing thorough account transaction analysis for the purpose of identifying suspicious or fraudulent activity, and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). An investigator may review consumer and commercial DDAs, loans, lines of credit, debit and credit cards, technology products and investment products. Primary Responsibilities: Maintain thorough and accurate case notes setting forth all required actions in chronological order through utilization of a case management system. Conduct and documenting interviews with witnesses, victims and subjects as appropriate. Report investigative findings to the appropriate designee within Fraud Investigations with recommendation for SAR or no SAR Determination. Prepare complete and accurate SARs for filing. Ability to correctly identify when matters are appropriate to escalate to management and/or to law enforcement. Ensure case accurate case completion for all case resolutions prior to submission to appropriate designee within Fraud Investigations for case closure approval. Participation and compliance with internal continuing education and training. Training topics may include: Compliance with the U.S. Bank Code of Ethics and all Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, information security and suspicious activity reporting requirements, policies and procedures. Participation in any required corporate and business line training in these areas. Understanding and adherences to internal suspicious activity referral requirements and processes as required for this position. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience Two to three years of applicable experience Preferred Skills/Experience Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other professional fraud certification Experience interviewing suspects and/or victims SAR writing and quality assurance experience Prior investigation experience Prior law enforcement experience Prior financial/banking sector experience Prior accounting/auditing experience Computer/digital forensic skills Strong analytical skills Strong proficiency in MS-Excel and MS-Word Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security standards. Ability to handle multiple complex assignments concurrently Strong time management skills and high degree of initiative Demonstrated positive attitude with results orientation Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines Experience/comfort in working through change Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. Applicant Privacy Disclosure: We collect personal information from applicants during the recruiting, pre-offer, and offer process. During the recruiting, pre-offer process and offer process, we may collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, such as name, address, and email address. Professional and Employment-Related Information, such as resume, work history, education, and qualifications. Information Voluntarily Provided by You in connection with the recruiting and pre-offer process. Sensitive Personal Information, where legally permitted and necessary, such as Social Security number and date of birth. Personal information is collected and used for the following business purposes: evaluating qualifications and eligibility for empl