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Job Description
Fraud Specialist UNIFY Financial Credit Union United States, Kansas, Lenexa 9777 Ridge Drive (Show on map) Jun 18, 2026 Fraud Specialist ID 3036 Type Full-Time Summary Job Summary This position will be responsible for administering organizational fraud strategies and improving member experience by leveraging specialized skills and expertise to uncover and prevent fraud. In partnership with Member Service Center and Branch Staff, along with Fraud Investigations, this position will focus on real-time fraud prevention to mitigate financial loss, safeguard reputation and support both members and frontline through the end-to-end fraud process. Duties & Responsibilities Role Details Perform member outreach on suspected or confirmed fraud activity identified by Fraud Investigations Manage inbound and outbound communications, including phone calls and emails, to address fraud-related inquires, account verifications and dispute resolutions with professionalism and urgency
Refer potentially fraudulent activity to Fraud Investigators for further review
Monitor and analyze daily fraud reports for abnormal activity
Internal and external fraud support for case updates, answering fraud related questions, and fraud education. Review, process and decision disputes as necessary in accordance with applicable banking regulations
Review and consult deposit and loan application alerts
Review and decision various fraud alerts including but not limited to; deposit items, shared branching, internal and external transfers
Provide additional support for override review and transaction approval
Communicate common fraud themes and steps to mitigate, procedure review and applicable updates as required
Possess a complete understanding of verification processes and organizational fraud strategy
Review circumstances of fraud claims for applicable laws, regulations, loss liability, and funds recovery
Assist in training opportunities with credit union employees on BSA/AML/fraud issues
Identify and recommend improvements to the credit union's Fraud program
Requirements Education and Experience Requirements:
2 years+ Financial Institution experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of credit union services and products
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Comfortable communicating to both small and large groups
Strong analytical skills and attention to details
Promote and support interdepartmental relationships
Ability to handle personal and confidential information in a professional manner
Strength in decision making and problem resolution skills
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Advanced system knowledge
Must be able to be bonded
Capable of effectively resolving interpersonal conflict and miscommunications
Capacity to multi-task and adapt to change with systems, processes, and procedures
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Previous Contact Center and Customer Service experience
Extensive CommunityAmerica experience preferred
Prior lending experience
Reg E knowledge and experience
Thorough knowledge and understanding of OFAC sanctions monitoring requirement,
Bank Secrecy Act and USA Patriot Act Physical Requirements:
In this position, individual will be expected to lift up to 20 pounds from time to time. Also, must be able to stoop, bend, reach or stand for extended periods of time
Working Conditions:
This position is expected to work in general office environment and may have to travel for visits to other credit union facilities or for training purposes.