Fraud Manager

Job Description

This remote position can be located in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Illinois.

• Lead the team and develop an atmosphere of teamwork, open communication, and unity. Provide oversight of all services offered. Actively mentor staff and ensure they are trained, evaluated, and motivated to perform their responsibilities effectively and progressively.
• Oversee and coordinate all fraud detection, prevention, and risk management initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Lead the team and coordinate with internal partners across departments and work directly with customers to quickly and effectively resolve fraud issues, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the resolution process.
• Manage and optimize fraud analytics tools and processes to enhance risk identification, mitigation, and organizational awareness.
• Regularly assess fraud and money laundering risks and trends, update bi-annual risk assessments, and prepare comprehensive annual reports to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to enhance the organization’s overall fraud and anti‑money laundering framework.
• Prepare and present materials to communicate fraud and money laundering patterns, supporting awareness and identification efforts.
• Coordinate internal and external training and awareness initiatives to strengthen the organization’s fraud prevention capabilities and culture.
• Serve as a primary liaison for law enforcement, business units, and cross‑functional teams, facilitating collaboration on fraud and risk issues and supporting investigations.
• Manage ongoing updates to the fraud program, risk assessments, and FRAML policy to keep resources current and aligned with strategy.
• Oversee and continuously improve the Insider Fraud Program, including development, monitoring, and enhancement of processes.
• Actively participate as a member of the SAR Advisory Group, supporting the company’s suspicious activity reporting and escalation processes.
• Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of experience, or the equivalent.
• Relevant experience in fraud and leadership is required.
• A financial crime certification from a bank trade association or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance on fraud is essential.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $77,776.04 and $. This range is a good faith estimate for the position. The actual compensation offered to a candidate may differ based on various factors, including the individual’s relevant experience, training, skills, work location, and other considerations. For those in eligible roles, we offer incentive compensation based on individual performance. This role may qualify for a variety of benefits, such as Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k)/ESOP, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Arrangements, Paid Parental Leave, and Student Loan Repayment Assistance.

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