Senior Corporate Security Field Investigator

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Job Description:

At Regions the Senior Corporate Security Field Investigator collaborates closely with branch associates bank management senior leadership Human Resources law enforcement agencies and other key stakeholders to detect investigate and mitigate incidents involving fraud robbery workplace violence and other criminal activities. This role is responsible for leading sensitive investigations that may span multiple jurisdictions involve significant financial losses or address emerging and evolving criminal schemes. Senior Investigators serve as trusted partners to business leaders providing investigative expertise identifying risks and developing effective resolutions to security and fraud-related matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations involving internal and external criminal activity directed at the Bank its customers or cases in which the Bank has been used as a vehicle to facilitate criminal conduct
• Leads complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions significant financial losses and emerging or evolving criminal schemes
• Conducts suspect and witness interviews gathers and preserves evidence and maintains investigative records within the case management system
• Prepares clear thorough and timely investigative reports and documents findings for internal stakeholders and external law enforcement or regulatory agencies as appropriate
• Facilitates recovery efforts for fraud-related losses including entering into indemnity agreements when necessary
• Performs physical security risk assessments for Regions locations and provides recommendations for enhanced security measures and controls
• Maintains effective working relationships with senior bank leadership law enforcement agencies prosecutors and security professionals to support investigative and security initiatives
• Participates in financial crimes task forces professional development programs and industry training to remain current on emerging threats and investigative best practices
• Monitors fraud crime and loss trends; communicates findings to market leadership; and recommends appropriate risk mitigation and security countermeasures
• Conducts advanced research and analytical projects related to criminal activity fraud trends and security risks
• Testifies in court proceedings hearings depositions and other legal matters as required.
• Responds to emergency situations after-hours incidents and unscheduled investigative matters as needed
• Travels regularly throughout assigned areas within the Regions footprint to conduct investigations security assessments training and other business-related activities
• Represents the Area Security Manager at internal and external meetings events and other engagements in their absence
• Mentors coaches and provides guidance to less experienced investigators leveraging industry expertise organizational knowledge and best practices
• Supports the onboarding development and training of investigative staff to enhance team effectiveness and investigative capabilities
• May provide executive protection support and security services
• May develop and deliver security awareness and fraud prevention training for Regions associates and customers

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and ten (10) years of law enforcement government or private sector experience with a demonstrated focus on financial crimes investigations
• Or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of law enforcement government or private sector experience with a demonstrated focus on financial crimes investigations
• Or High School Diploma or GED and eighteen (18) years of directly related experience within Regions Corporate Security
• Ability to respond to after-hours incidents emergency situations and weekend callouts as needed
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time including travel on short notice and overnight assignments as required
• Experience providing testimony before grand juries and in court proceedings
• Possession of a valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record including no license suspensions or revocations and no convictions for moving traffic offenses
• Proven experience conducting criminal investigations including interviewing suspects witnesses and other relevant parties

Certifications/Licensures

This position provides the option to carry a concealed firearm subject to approval by the Chief Security Officer. Employees who elect to carry a concealed firearm and receive approval must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Possess firearm certification and/or successfully complete required firearm training and obtain applicable certifications
• Successfully complete semi-annual firearm requalification requirements

This requirement is contingent upon the employees decision to carry a concealed firearm and receipt of the necessary authorization.

Preferences

• Experience in law enforcement corporate investigations financial crimes investigations or a related investigative field
• Experience using case management systems investigative databases and related technologies for documentation case tracking and reporting
• Masters degree in Criminal Justice Business Administration Finance Security Management or a related field
• Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certified Professional Investigator (CPI) Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) or other relevant credentials
• Working knowledge of banking operations systems products and regulatory requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to accurately document incidents investigations and case activities in clear concise report formats
• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to conduct internet-based research and utilize open-source information as part of the investigative process
• Ability to respond to incidents emergencies and operational needs after normal business hours including nights weekends and holidays
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by trust cooperation mutual respect and professionalism
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal state and local laws regulations and judicial processes
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to conduct in-person training and informational sessions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with executive protection principles procedures and best practice
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to prepare reports using word processing software and develop and deliver PowerPoint presentations
• Strong judgment critical thinking and decision-making skills

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Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience skills knowledge contribution job location and most importantly performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible comprehensive and recognizes that one size does not fit all for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note benefits and plans may be changed amended or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions benefits please click or copy the link below to your browser.