VP, Fraud Prevention

Overview

Our Vice President, Fraud Prevention is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fraud prevention and detection program. Reporting to the SVP, ERM & Internal Audit, this role safeguards members and the credit union from financial crimes by leveraging advanced analytics, technology, and industry best practices. The VP, Fraud Prevention oversees fraud prevention across all channels, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads a high-performing team to minimize risk and loss.

• Bachelors degree required with a preference for a degree in criminal justice, business, finance or risk management.
• 5 years of experience in a financial institution preferred.
• 5 years of years in fraud prevention, risk management, or financial crimes investigation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of federal regulations BSA, OFAC, GLBA, DD, E, Z, CC, and FDCPA required.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), or similar certification required.
• Experience with fraud detection platforms (Verafin, Biocatch), data analytics tools, and case management systems.
• Strong knowledge of the fraud life cycle, industry trends and fraud tools and solutions
• Proficient in MS Office and Windows, including basic skills in Excel required.

Cobalt Credit Union, based in Papillion, Nebraska, employs over 250 team members throughout our twenty locations.

Cobalt Credit Union was established in 1946 to serve the military and were excited to offer our services to all community members across the counties we serve! At the heart of our organization is a strong belief in supporting and developing our team. Through ongoing training and personalized coaching, we help our employees grow both personally and professionally. Were proud of our family-oriented culture—where people genuinely care about each other—and were committed to creating opportunities for growth within our organization.