RCA Specialist (Pipeline

Rca/Fraud Investigation Specialist (Contract)

Location:

Columbus, OH (100% Onsite) Duration: 6-Month Contract Pay Rate: $24–$26/hour on W2

About the Role

We are seeking detail-oriented and analytical professionals to join a Fraud Investigations team. In this role, you will investigate potentially fraudulent financial activity, analyze account transactions, document findings, and support regulatory reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in fraud prevention, financial crimes, banking operations, or compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected fraudulent activity across consumer and commercial accounts.
• Analyze account transactions to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
• Review products including checking accounts, loans, credit cards, debit cards, and other financial products.
• Conduct thorough investigations while following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case documentation within the case management system.
• Prepare clear, well-written investigative summaries and reports.
• Determine whether suspicious activity should be escalated for regulatory reporting.
• Complete Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive customer and financial information.
• Participate in ongoing compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field OR equivalent experience in fraud investigations, banking, financial services, accounting, auditing, or compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting fraud investigations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Banking or financial services experience.
• AML/BSA or financial crimes experience.
• Accounting or auditing background.

Training & Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Approximately 4 weeks of paid onsite training. Training attendance is mandatory with no planned absences. Standard first-shift schedule (Monday–Friday).

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in fraud investigations, banking operations, compliance, AML/BSA, accounting, auditing, or recent graduates with relevant degrees who are looking to build a career in financial crime prevention and investigations.