We are looking for a Fraud Investigator to support financial crime reviews and investigative work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is ideal for someone who can assess risk, examine customer and transaction activity, and prepare clear findings in a highly regulated environment. The position will focus on anti-money laundering and know-your-customer analysis while partnering with internal teams to address potential compliance concerns.

In addition to hourly compensation - this position offers a monthly bonus, based on performance metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end reviews of alerts, cases, and referrals involving potential money laundering, fraud, or other external financial crime activity across assigned business areas.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely case documentation, ensuring investigations are completed in line with established quality expectations and service levels.
• Draft and submit Suspicious Activity Reports when warranted, presenting investigative findings in a thorough and regulator-ready format.
• Summarize case outcomes and key facts for senior stakeholders, highlighting potential operational, regulatory, or compliance concerns.
• Partner with financial crimes teams, compliance groups, and frontline business units to resolve investigations and support risk-based decision-making.
• Contribute to investigative support activities such as quality reviews, procedural guidance, team communications, and training assistance.
• Provide input on monitoring scenarios, including opportunities to refine alert logic, strengthen controls, and support testing efforts.
• Maintain organized records and uphold confidentiality while handling sensitive customer and transactional information.