AVP, Financial Crimes

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The mission of Fraud Operations at Midwest Bank Centre is to protect the bank, its customers, and the community from financial crimes through proactive prevention, rapid detection, and agile response. The AVP, Financial Crimes plays a critical role in safeguarding trust and ensuring operational integrity across all business lines. The AVP will support the VP, Financial Crimes in overseeing financial crime prevention through the implementation of technology, automation and AI tools;

monitoring compliance; analyzing risks; leading investigations; training staff; and functioning as the front-line leader to the operations fraud specialists. This role is paramount in supporting customers, empowering employees, and upholding trust in every transaction.

• Lead a team of specialists whose primary focus is on fraud prevention and detection, and dispute cases.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of risk management programs designed to prevent and mitigate fraud.
• Collaborate across Internal Stakeholder departments to optimize fraud prevention strategies.
• Champion advanced technologies—including AI, machine learning, and automation—to detect and respond to fraudulent activity.
• Act as a strategic thought partner in setting policy, standards, and training programs bank-wide.

• Team Leadership:
  Set clear goals, provide direction, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Performance Management:
  Ensure each team member performs at the highest level, proactively addresses fraud and disputes, and continuously develops their skills and expertise. Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
• Fraud Prevention & Detection:
  Manage and maintain fraud and loss prevention programs, including internal and external investigations.
• Risk Analysis:
  Conduct periodic risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for various fraud types (wire transfers, ACH, checks, card payments, online banking, cyber-enabled crimes).

• Compliance Oversight:
  Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to stay ahead in the market.

• Technology Integration:
  Drive adoption and optimization of fraud detection systems and automation tools.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with key stakeholders to develop strategies and initiatives that keep losses to the bank to a minimum year-over-year.
• Training & Development:
  Assist in the development and implementation of bank-wide comprehensive training programs to enhance internal employee skills, knowledge, and performance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crimes and/or banking with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills, able to lead high performing teams that are proactive in nature.
• Deep understanding of financial crimes including regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with internal and…