First Foundation Inc. · 3 hours ago
Fraud Investigator
First Foundation Inc. is seeking a Fraud Investigator responsible for assessing risks related to fraud for the bank and its clients. The role involves conducting research, monitoring transactions, and providing documentation of findings while collaborating with various teams to deter fraud.
BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Understand and comply with requirements of all laws and regulations applicable to the position
Monitors fraud alert transactions through the Bank’s transaction monitoring software to identify unusual or suspicious account activity and/or financial crime patterns related to ATM/Debit cards, credit cards, new accounts, checks, and loans
Perform a series of reviews utilizing various tools and reports to identify potentially fraudulent activities on new/existing deposit and loan accounts
Thoroughly research incidents and/or allegations and interact with other departments and other banks, companies, or local, state, and federal authorities when necessary
Provide excellent customer service to clients impacted by fraud, ensuring we help as appropriate including detection of identity theft and elder financial abuse and related reporting
Review of new accounts, negative balance accounts, ACH reports, Fiserv fraud notifications, and any suspicious activity on an existing account
Assist in the preparation and completion of reports and case file documentation as required to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Utilize bank systems and resources to evaluate accounts and situations that may require unique treatment and a specialized approach
Interview victims, witnesses, and/or suspects to obtain details of an incident
Present case summaries to the management team as needed
Analyze transactional data, assessing historical client activity to help make determinations of irregular activity
Responsible for composing case narratives and completion of the initial Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) recommendation and justification
Assist with editing and updating internal departmental procedures
Provide training and guidance to new or less experienced team members
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of banking experience in retail, operations, compliance, or BSA setting
Working knowledge of current bank fraud investigative and interviewing techniques
Ability to work independently to continuously monitor, review, analyze, detect, and prevent unauthorized or fraudulent activity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Preferred
3+ years of direct experience in the Fraud Investigations field
Company
First Foundation Inc.
First Foundation Inc.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$383.74M2025-10-27Acquired
2024-07-02Post Ipo Equity· $228M
2022-01-21Post Ipo Debt· $150M
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