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Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Account Fraud Investigator II in East Lansing, Michigan
Description
Position Summary: The Fraud Prevention Department supports the Credit Union through fraud monitoring and risk mitigation. Account Fraud Investigators will review accounts and transactions through various channels, such as bill pay, check, ACH and wires to identify fraudulent activity and mitigate loss to the Credit Union and our members. New account opening, loan originations, remote activity (access and deposits) and other transactional activity are monitored and actioned to ensure members' funds are secure and that there is minimal risk of loss. Qualified candidates will be knowledgeable about products and services that the Credit Union offers, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, handle daily responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy and be able to conduct a comprehensive analysis and investigation to detect and mitigate fraudulent activity. Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite, or hybrid (1-2 days/week) at our East Lansing Headquarters. Schedule: This position requires working a standard 40 hour week during hours of operations Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am-7:00pm Rotating Saturdays 8:00am-3:00pm Employees working a Saturday receive a consistent day off during the week to offset their hours Scheduled hours could change based on business need and future department growth. An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. Compensation & Benefits: This position starts at $21.00+/hour dependent on experience 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match Tuition Reimbursement Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Review accounts and transactions for fraudulent activity and take appropriate action, such as restricting account activity, to prevent fraud losses and recover funds. This may require extensive research and independent decision-making. Investigate fraud claims or potential losses incurred from check, ACH, bill pay, wire, M2M and other non-card payment channels and in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Assist members promptly and professionally in person, over the phone, or through the Credit Union's messaging systems when working on fraudulent or potentially fraudulent account activity. Provide account fraud expertise to service area employees in reviewing and taking action on potentially fraudulent activity. Proactively solve member and employee complaints and issues using good judgement. Educate and advise members in making informed decisions about their account and personal identification information, including security, reporting and arrangements for resolving negative balances that result from fraud. Prepare letters of indemnity to recover funds from other financial institutions. Investigate Suspicious Activity Alerts and track and report the outcome. Review application and membership information and identification documents when there are discrepancies or irregularities to verify information and decision requests appropriately. Use tools and resources to investigate, such as skip tracing, pulling film or web searches to identify individuals and validate information. Develop and maintain a working relationship with departments, branches, and contacts at other financial institutions to expedite exchange of information a