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Robert Half
Fraud Investigator
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What they do
A Fraud Examiner or Analyst analyses business computer systems, identifies weaknesses, and monitors for evidence of fraud, including identity theft and fraudulent credit card or bank transactions.
$60,440 / year median in Arizona
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Description 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.
- At least 2 years of experience in fraud, anti-money laundering, know-your-customer review, risk, or compliance functions.
- Working knowledge of AML and KYC principles, including customer due diligence and suspicious activity detection.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial analysis, variance review, ad hoc analysis, or data mining techniques.
- Ability to communicate investigative conclusions clearly in written reports and stakeholder updates.
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a metrics-driven environment while maintaining high quality standards.
- Typing speed of at least 5,000 alpha/numeric keystrokes per hour.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.