Fraud Investigator II - Mid Level (Bank Fraud Investigations)

Why USAA?

Let’s do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Fraud Investigator II, you will conduct internal or external fraud investigations and files regulatory reports according to legal requirements while ensuring adherence to all applicable deadlines. Completes interviews with internal and external parties. Performs mitigation and remediation activities while utilizing multiple applications and platforms in support of fraud operation activities to alleviate any potential negative impact to members and/or the organization.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Conducts less complex fraud investigations of suspected or known criminal activity, which includes cases of less severity, cases with less member accounts and transactions, or limited to one fraud type.   
• Reviews monetary and non-monetary fraud transactions, conducts interviews, and analyzes transaction data to detect fraudulent or unusual patterns and trends in support of the investigative process.
• Performs thorough analysis of evidence; assesses veracity of information compiled, to include documentary materials and results of interviews, to develop investigative conclusions.
• Utilizes knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, applicable laws and regulations, company policies and best practices in the investigative field to organize investigative results,
• Prepares cases for criminal prosecution, obtains and preserves evidence, and presents evidence to appropriate law enforcement agencies for prosecution.
• May provide testimony to the grand jury and trial courts and file regulatory reports as necessary.
• Identifies and partners with tenured Investigators to resolve issues; identifies appropriate issues for escalation such as fraudulent trends, vulnerabilities causing increased fraudulent activity and/or larger than normal losses.
• Serves as a liaison with law enforcement agencies and other institutions to ensure USAA is informed of all relevant potential risks.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree; OR 4 years of related financial services or federal, state, local, or military law enforcement investigations experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of experience in financial services, investment or financial crimes.
• Basic understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical experience.

What sets you apart:

• 1+ years of experience with Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR).
• Previous/Current experience with SaFire and ECAMS.
• Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement experience.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What we offer:

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $61,110 - $116,800.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.