Fraud Investigator (REMOTE in VA, NC, SC, MD ONLY)

The Fraud Investigator is responsible for investigating, documenting, and/or approving the investigation and documentation of Fraud related alerts, cases, suspicious activity reports (SARs), and any other reports and/or referrals that could lead to such investigation. He or she will represent Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) and its related subsidiaries as a dedicated point of contact for law enforcement inquiries related to financial crimes investigations. The Fraud Investigator serves as a second line of defense subject matter expert for Investigations and Fraud threat intelligence. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the FIU Fraud Investigations Manager.

Position Accountabilities

• Investigate internal and external fraud events perpetrated against AUB, its related subsidiaries, and stakeholders.
• Document and decision complex alerts and cases to identify reportable suspicious activity. Ensure Suspicious Activity Reports are accurate and approved for filing within regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct customer outreach as needed to follow up on status of fraud investigations and obtain additional information.
• Review procedures covering the investigation and reporting of suspected financial fraud crimes. Recommend changes in processes and procedures to the FIU Fraud Investigations Manager.
• Serve as a point of contact for other business lines with general questions or concerns about investigations. Assist in the oversight of processes for internal referral of questionable activity or behavior.
• Serve as a representative of AUB with local, state, and/or federal law enforcement agents on cases referred by AUB or on cases requiring AUB's assistance as it relates to financial crimes investigations. May testify in court on behalf of AUB for fraud cases.
• Participate in professional and community associations relating to law enforcement and criminal investigations.
• Distribute pertinent information to departments throughout the organization that may be affected by current Fraud trends. Develop, analyze, and report trends to the FIU Fraud Investigations Manager as required.
• Analyze corporate needs and suggest creative ideas to enhance comprehensive corporate-wide fraud risk mitigation processes.
• Attends training seminars as deemed necessary by the direction of the FIU Fraud Investigations Manager or higher.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports to the Fraud Investigations Manager

Supervision of Others - No

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Business or a related field, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to such a degree--REQUIRED
• Certification as a compliance professional (i.e.: CAMS, CAFP, CFE)--PREFERRED
• Must have 5 or more years of banking, business, or criminal justice related experience--REQUIRED
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in fraud or financial crimes investigations--REQUIRED
• Previous experience in delivering FinCEN SAR filings for Fraud events--REQUIRED

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact with management, law enforcement, General Counsel, and other business lines with tact and diplomacy while achieving stated objectives.
• Ability to explain complex fraud issues in simple and clear ways.
• Working knowledge of fraud and financial crimes banking laws, regulations, operations, and procedures.
• Advanced written, oral, data analytics, interpersonal and negotiating skills with ability to prepare and present technical presentations and guide internal customers.
• Working knowledge of financial institution operations. Ability to research, analyze and recommend improved processes.

Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.