Fraud Risk Specialist at Robert Half — NeverHard

Description We are looking for a Fraud Risk Specialist to support payment risk and financial crime review activities in Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for someone who can assess complex transaction activity, document findings with precision, and escalate concerns in accordance with regulatory expectations. The person in this role will help safeguard member credit union transactions through detailed investigations, timely reporting, and close coordination with compliance and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: - Examine real-time payment activity and assigned investigation cases to identify irregular patterns, evaluate potential fraud concerns, and document findings thoroughly. - Partner with internal teams to gather missing details, clarify transaction context, and support accurate case resolution. - Prepare required suspicious activity documentation for compliance review, ensuring records are complete, well organized, and supported by clear evidence. - Submit regulatory reports within required deadlines for confirmed suspicious activity, and track follow-up actions or refilings when needed. - Review sanctions-related alerts and list updates across applicable systems, resolve matches appropriately, and record outcomes according to procedure. - Screen new team members and vendor records against required watchlists and communicate results to the appropriate stakeholders. - Conduct searches in response to FinCEN 314(a) requests, escalate positive findings as required, and provide results to management. - Apply Bank Secrecy Act and related regulatory standards consistently while helping protect the integrity of financial transactions. - Make informed decisions on payment-related issues by analyzing available data, risk indicators, and case-specific circumstances. Requirements - High school diploma required; additional experience in financial services, fraud review, or suspicious activity reporting is preferred. - Prior experience investigating potentially fraudulent transactions or identifying unusual account activity in a regulated environment. - Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act requirements and related financial crime compliance practices. - Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations, then translate findings into clear written reports. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate variable situations and make sound risk-based decisions. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and systems used for regulatory filing, sanctions screening, and 314(a)/(b) review processes. - Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders and presenting information clearly. - Comfortable handling detailed documentation, maintaining case files, and managing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Apply online today! Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .