Senior Financial Crimes Investigator

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

This position manages an evolving portfolio of complex, insider threat investigations centered around employee misconduct. Coordinates all investigations with Legal Department. Investigates each incident with a focus on potential violations of standards, polices, and code of ethics. Investigates to identify financial loss amounts, recover data or assets, maintain regulatory compliance, mitigate risk and liability. Serves as an enterprise-wide subject matter expert for all internal investigations. Identifies control weakness and recommends remediation through root cause analysis. Collects, reviews, and analyze evidence, and drafts accurate and comprehensive investigative reports suitable for legal proceedings. Communicates investigative findings with relevant internal partners, such as Compliance and Human Resources and external partners, such as regulators and law enforcement.

• Investigation - Conducts complex investigations and forensics into suspected policy violations, such as data loss events, internal frauds, embezzlement, theft, business email compromises, sales practice and customer complaints, sabotage, ransomware, and whistleblower matters. Collects, reviews, and analyze evidence, and drafts accurate and comprehensive investigative reports suitable for legal proceedings.
• Communication - Completes clear, accurate, and comprehensive written reports comprised of interviews, evidence analysis, and case summaries. Communicates both written and verbally investigative findings with relevant internal partners, such as Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources, and external partners, such as regulators and law enforcement. Maintains confidentiality when addressing associate-related or highly sensitive issues.
• Business Support - Serves as a subject matter expert on all insider threats. Prepares clear, accurate and comprehensive memorandums of interviews, case summaries, and professional presentations. Maintains a strong partnership with internal partners (Legal, HR, Compliance, Branch Operations, Cybersecurity) and external industry professionals, anti-fraud organizations, and federal, state, and local law enforcement. Ensures compliance throughout all activities with banking regulations. Identifies and documents gaps and control failures of systems and procedures in a root cause analysis. Mentors and supports less experienced associates on complex issues and leads investigative projects.
• Reporting - Conducts operational risk events reporting on financial losses to the Bank. Provides comprehensive responses to audit and regulators when requested.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Bank Operations including Branch Operations, Fraud Prevention, or Financial Crimes Investigation OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Bank Operations including Branch Operations, Fraud Prevention, or Financial Crimes Investigation

License or Certification Type: Professional certification granted by organizations such as Certified Fraud Examiner, ASIS International, the Association of Certified Fraud Specialists, or the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Required

Skill(s): Active participation with anti-fraud organizations, Interviewing and interrogation skills

This job posting is expected to remain active for 30 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $100,435 and $154,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.