Fraud Analyst II (Chicago, IL)

Objective of Position

The Fraud Analyst II serves as a senior fraud investigator and subject matter expert responsible for conducting complex fraud investigations, identifying emerging fraud trends, and supporting fraud prevention efforts. This role reviews transactional activity, customer accounts, and supporting documentation to detect potential fraud and financial crime risks. The Fraud Analyst II prepares Suspicious Activity Investigation Reports (SAIRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), makes risk-based decisions, and escalates matters to management, compliance, legal, or law enforcement as appropriate. The position also supports fraud loss recovery efforts and collaborates with internal business partners and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on suspected fraudulent or illegal activity. This role is critical to minimizing fraud losses and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigates fraud cases escalated by Fraud Specialists, manual reviews, and other business units.
• Reviews and properly disposition complex alerts assigned as warranted.
• Leads fraud investigations and prepare Suspicious Activity Investigation Reports (SAIRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Reviews case management software to investigate and disposition cases as required, including fraudulent/unusual activity escalated through internal channels.
• Perform independent investigations involving fraud schemes such as account takeover, identity theft, synthetic identity fraud, elder financial exploitation, check kiting, counterfeit checks, and other suspicious activities.
• Analyzes complex fraud patterns, trends, and schemes, including account takeover, identity theft, synthetic identity fraud, elder exploitation, and money movement activities.
• Determines if suspicious activity meets established thresholds for regulatory reporting.
• Documents investigative findings, case decisions, and recommendations clearly and accurately within case management systems.
• Identifies connections between accounts, customers, transactions, and external entities to support investigations.
• Collaborates with Fraud Operations, Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, Risk Management, Security, and Law Enforcement when necessary.
• Monitors fraud trends and recommend enhancements to fraud detection strategies, controls, and monitoring rules.
• Maintains compliance with federal regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews and supports audit or regulatory examination requests.
• Provides recommendations to management regarding termination of account relationships, when applicable.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with business lines to obtain needed documentation for SAR investigations.
• Understands and complies with applicable laws and regulations and the bank's Identity Theft Prevention Program, as applicable to job duties.
• Investigates fraud or Whistleblower issues.
• Facilitates and performs periodic (90 Day) SAR follow-up reviews.
• Assists Bank staff with instances of identified Fraud.
• Reviews and maintains Red Flag cases and Concern Reports related to confirmed or possible fraudulent activity.
• Proactively identifies instances of potential fraud and abuse through manual reviews.
• Maintains a solid working knowledge (functional and operational) of the rules and regulations related to Fraud reporting as well as the Bank's policies and procedures by participating in ongoing training, including assisting with administering Fraud related training for other business units.
• Perform research and investigation related to Grand Jury Subpoenas.
• Attends Fraud training sessions and networks with industry groups.
• Complete actionable measures to mitigate losses related to fraud.
• Assist with recovery efforts when warranted.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of banking experience with knowledge of Fraud, Loss Mitigation, and Bank Secrecy Act regulatory requirements and/or other program related compliance functions. General compliance or operational work related to Fraud elements to be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in the lending industry, preferably in fraud detection and investigation, risk management or compliance.
• Knowledge of SAR requirements, fraud-related regulatory expectations, and financial crime investigative practices.
• Knowledge of fraud related trends, theories, and practices.
• Fraud certification(s) or willingness to pursue.
• Ability to collect and analyze complex data, evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate the applicability of fraud issues to front line personnel for execution in the day-to-day working environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active listening skills, and skills in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and the BSA Officer regarding issues and findings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Be self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Have strong change management, organizational and planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $61,000 to $76,000.
• Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off and much more.
• Depending on the specific role, compensation may also include discretionary bonuses and other benefit programs.
• Actual compensation package may vary based on factors such as skill set, experience level, and candidate's location.

Note: Byline Bank supports a hybrid work environment for this position, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

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