Senior Financial Crimes Investigator

Overview When you join the Members 1st team, you become part of something much bigger than a credit union. You become part of our faM1ly—a tight-knit bunch with big dreams and even bigger values. It is an exciting time for us as we continue to grow, and we hope that you will choose to grow along with us. Wanting the absolute best for our associates means more than just competitive pay. It means fantastic healthcare, paid benefits, opportunities for professional advancement and work‑life balance - and best of all, a place where you are accepted and respected for your individuality. Responsibilities The Senior Financial Crimes Investigator independently conducts internal and external investigations, supporting members and the credit union through fraud mitigation and recovery efforts. The role uses multiple systems to gather thorough and accurate evidence, and concurrently investigates multiple cases. This includes interviewing witnesses and suspects, creating financial profiles, tracing financial transactions, and reviewing background information on suspects. The role documents key data and issues pertinent to investigations, completes investigative field work and communicates the results through various written work products to be used by AML, credit union management, law enforcement and government agencies. The role makes independent decisions and leads more complex higher‑profile cases involving considerable dollars or reputation risk. The Senior Financial Crimes Investigator makes decisions regarding fee returns, offsetting accounts, member account adjustments, and case direction. The position will perform recovery efforts and coordinate restitution with members. Additionally, the position assists law enforcement with their prosecution efforts. The Senior role provides day‑to‑day investigative and operational consultation to Financial Crimes Investigators as well as assists in training new Financial Crimes Associates. Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Advanced investigative skills and independent decision‑making skills Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively work with members, law enforcement, banking agencies, management Advanced knowledge of fraud investigation and loss prevention Competencies Effective knowledge Accountability and self‑management Teamwork and leadership Communication Innovation and problem‑solving Working Conditions / Physical Demands Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading Ability to sit for extended time periods Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects Qualifications 3‑5 years of related experience Does this position require a valid Drivers License? No Education Level General and business knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree Equal Opportunity Employer Members 1st provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Compensation Overview We are excited to offer a competitive salary for this position. This figure serves as the entry point in our salary range, and there is potential for the actual salary to be higher based on a variety of factors, such as your experience, skills, education, and location. We believe in recognizing and rewarding talent, so our compensation packages are thoughtfully designed to reflect the unique qualifications and contributions of each candidate. Minimum Salary For This Position Is $52,000.00+/yr #J-18808-Ljbffr Members 1st Federal Credit Union