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Job Description
Sr. Manager, Investigation First Tech Federal Credit Union paid time off, sick time, 401(k) United States, Oregon, Hillsboro Jun 17, 2026 Description The Senior Manager, Investigations is a Second Line of Defense (2LOD) leader responsible for overseeing the governance, quality, and effectiveness of financial crimes investigations, including fraud and BSA/AML-related activities. This role ensures investigations are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and sound investigative practices. The Senior Manager provides independent oversight and credible challenge of investigative processes, ensures consistency and quality of case outcomes, and delivers insights on emerging risks, trends, and control effectiveness. This role partners across Risk, Compliance, Fraud, and business units to strengthen the organization's financial crimes risk management framework.
Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:
Job Duties:
Oversee the execution of complex fraud and BSA/AML investigations, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness of case work
Provide guidance and direction on high-risk, complex, or sensitive investigations, including internal fraud or potential criminal activity
Oversee governance of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring appropriate escalation, documentation, quality, and regulatory compliance
Provide independent oversight and credible challenge to first line investigation, alert management, and fraud detection processes, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and regulatory expectations
Evaluate investigation outcomes to identify control gaps, emerging risks, and systemic issues, and escalate where appropriate
Lead and oversee quality assurance (QA/QC) and testing programs, ensuring effectiveness of investigations and adherence to policies and standards
Ensure findings, issues, and remediation activities are properly documented, tracked, and validated
Analyze investigation data and trends to identify emerging financial crimes risks and patterns, providing actionable insights to leadership
Develop and deliver reporting to leadership and risk committees, including trends, risk exposures, and control effectiveness
Support and enhance investigations policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with BSA/AML and fraud risk requirements
Partner cross-functionally with Fraud, Compliance, Risk, and business units to ensure coordinated risk management and strong investigative practices
Support regulatory exams, internal audits, and external investigations, including engagement with regulators and law enforcement where appropriate
Identify and drive improvements to investigations processes, controls, and methodologies, enhancing program maturity and effectiveness
Essential Skills:
Required Experience:
6+ years of relevant experience, 2+ years as a People Leader.
Strong expertise in financial crimes investigations, including fraud and BSA/AML
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSA, AML, USA PATRIOT Act) and investigation standards
Ability to provide independent challenges while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, risks, and control gaps
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and case documentation
Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree), advanced degree preferred.
Location :
Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro
OR 97124 OR
Marlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA
Target Compensation :
$116,500 to $140,000 base pay + Annual Bonus
Benefits options include :
Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous 401K company matching
Paid Time Off:
You'll accrue up to 15 vacation days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
11 paid federal holidays
Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)
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