Fraud Detection Specialist

Fraud Detection Specialist I Opportunity with a Premier Financial Institution

We are seeking a detail-oriented and resilient Fraud Detection Specialist I to join a high-impact team within a major financial institution. This role is critical in protecting both the bank and its clients from financial loss by identifying, investigating, and mitigating fraudulent activity in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

• Compensation: $26.90/hr (W2) with benefits included after 90 days

• Role Type: Long-term contract (6 months) with potential for extension.

• Location: Newark, DE (On-site)

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Advanced computer proficiency, specifically with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive or complicated information with discretion.

• Mindset: Ability to remain resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced contact center environment.

Preferred Experience

• Banking Operations: 1 year of experience in general office, back-office banking, or accounting.

• Contact Center: 1 year of experience in a banking contact center or operations role.

• Fraud Exposure: 1 year of experience in fraud investigations, disputes, or general fraud identification.

salary: $26.89 - $26.9 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

As a Fraud Detection Specialist, you will monitor real-time alerts and payment transactions flagged as potentially fraudulent or out of pattern. You will be the first line of defense in identifying modern fraud schemes.

• Alert Review & Decisioning: Review and analyze fraud alerts within specialized applications to identify suspicious activity, including Email Compromise, Elder Abuse, Counterfeit Checks, and Account Takeover (ATO).

• Client Verification: Conduct inbound and outbound calls to verify alerted transactions directly with clients, ensuring a high level of professionalism and service.
• Risk Mitigation: Follow established policies to initiate immediate action steps, such as initiating dispute claims and opening investigation cases.

• Metric-Driven Performance: Work independently to meet daily deadlines, KPIs, and SLAs while maintaining a minimal error rate in a high-volume, high-risk environment.
• Strategic Collaboration: Consult with senior peers and team leads on complex issues to continuously develop subject matter expertise in financial crimes.

Skills

• Fraud Investigation

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.