Fraud Investigator at Univest Financial Corp in Souderton, Pennsylvania

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·All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.


Univest Financial Corp


Fraud Investigator

US-PA-Souderton

Job ID: 6403
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Corporate
Univest Financial Corporation

Overview

Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP), has approximately $8.2 billion in assets and $5.3 billion in assets under management and supervision (as of September 30, 2024). Headquartered in Souderton, Pa. and founded in 1876, the Corporation and its subsidiaries provide a full-range of financial solutions for individuals, businesses, municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic Region. For nearly 150 years, Univest has stayed true to our philanthropic spirit and the strength of our Committed To Local giving program is one of the things that differentiates us. In 2023, Univest donated $2.4 million to our local nonprofits and our employees volunteered more than 13,100 hours.

At Univest we invest in the success of our employees and customers. We offer our employees the ability to be their authentic selves, while fostering a culture and an environment that inspires change and inclusivity. Seeking career-focused individuals, looking to bring passion and creativity to drive change. Our employees are encouraged to work collaboratively and embrace innovation to deploy needs based financial solutions in the communities we serve.

We're hiring a Fraud Investigator to join our Souderton based Risk Team.

Responsibilities

Review and identify fraudulent activity through fraud detection software, internal referrals, and exception reporting.

Conduct routine to complex fraud investigations across multiple payment channels.

Identify and report fraud trends to management with recommendations to mitigate vulnerability and exposure to loss.

Stay current and informed regarding industry best practices, regulatory changes and regulations impacting the banking industry and Univest.

Train, develop and mentor Univest Fraud Analysts and Junior Fraud Investigators

Develop and maintain an established directory of internal and external contacts to network and execute on actionable fraud intelligence.

Participate in fraud focus groups, task force assignments and key departmental initiatives.

Maintain detailed case files and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports

Availability to respond to fraud related emergencies.

Court appearances related to fraud cases.

Assist the Physical Security Team with access control as needed.

Additional duties as assigned

Responsible for compliance with laws and regulations that apply to this position including the Univest Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or 3-5 years of equivalent combination of fraud investigation experience in financial services industry.

One or more of the following industry certifications preferred: Certificated Fraud Examiner CFE, Certified Forensic Interviewer CFI, Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist CAMS, Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP.

Ability to utilize systems and industry tools cross functionally to identity, investigate and mitigate fraud. Experience with Verafin Financial Crimes Management a plus.

Advanced understanding of all regulatory requirements associated with fraud investigations, such as Bank Secrecy Act, UCC, Regulation CC, Regulation E, and Gram-Leach-Bliley

Ability to multi-task while adapting to constant changes impacting the fraud industry. Ability to identify and triage fraud situations.

Strong problem solving and communication skills with the ability to act independently to direct investigations while gathering evidence relative to potential fraud and fraud losses.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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