Purpose:
Performs detailed monitoring and analysis of member account activity to protect the Credit Union from high-risk transactions and fraudulent activity. Reviews operational reports and data from real-time service providers to detect errors, omissions and suspicious or unusual activity. Assists with compliance of regulatory requirements and operational policies. Escalates issues and concerns for resolution and/or handles as appropriate.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monitoring, investigating, and evaluating daily reports such as Shared Branching, Excessive Cash, IRA Contribution, IRA Distribution and other high-risk transaction reports. Verifies accuracy and validity of transaction activity and documents, reports or handles as needed.
- On a daily and weekly basis, monitors, investigates and evaluates BSA/AML, Account and Card fraud alerts. As necessary, conducts further research, develops appropriate solutions, and provides recommendation to AVP, Operations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of and ability to utilize Verafin software.
- Performs tasks related to the daily operational needs of our Visa DPS program.
- Assists AVP, Operations to ensure branch and contact center staff adhere to transactional regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assists AVP, Operations by providing descriptive narratives and documentation of fraudulent incidents and works with law enforcement officials and/or files police reports as applicable.
- Assists AVP, Operations with handling issues/questions related to fraud, Bank Secrecy Act, Customer Identification Program and Office of Foreign Asset Control.
- Prepares various operational reports as required.
- Verifies and processes ATM / Remote Deposits, in a timely manner.
- Performs research and verification for third party inquiries as well as complex member requests.
- Maintains an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of all credit union products and services.
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, credit union policies, and procedures. Adheres to all security procedures and regulatory guidelines including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act/Customer Identification Act (CIP) and the Office of Foreign Asset Control.
- Performs special projects and additional duties assigned.
- Interacts with members as needed who are reporting fraudulent activity.
- Tracks fraud events including losses, recovery and provides reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Training:
High School Diploma or GED is required. Associates degree or equivalent combination of training, education and experience preferred, but not required.
Prior Experience:
- Prior experience within the financial industry is helpful.
Interpersonal Skills:
This job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with a range of complicated problem situations. It also requires interaction with a wide variety of people, both inside and outside of the Credit Union. Contact with others may often be difficult or stressful in nature and involve complex, detailed, and sensitive topics. These interactions often involve gaining the agreement of others.
Other Special Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of general credit union or bank operations
- Knowledge of and ability to use Verafin (Financial Crime Management tool)
- Knowledge of consumer regulations
- Able to interpret all new regulations and any changes to existing regulations
- Excellent analytical skills to define problems, collect data and supporting information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and prepare/summarize accurate analyses/reports
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Strong PC skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Superior interpersonal skills: ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, flexible, compassionate
- Self-starter and well organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, effectively manage time, and select appropriate courses of action
- Able to exercise judgement and sound discretion and understand when formal legal interpretive advice is needed
- Maintain confidentiality
- Possess and demonstrate a strong commitment to providing excellent service to FBFCU staff and members
Physical Demands:
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping required
- Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and use a computer
- Must be able to moderately lift or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds
Working Conditions:
- Minimal adverse working conditions. Some fluctuations in temperature experienced in office setting.
- May need to work beyond normal working hours, pending organization needs.