Onsite Event Specialist
Maritz
Fraud Prevention Manager
Deseret First Credit Union
full-time
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Location: Utah • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide strategic oversight and daily management of the credit union’s fraud prevention initiatives
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) across ACH, Payments, Check Processing, and Branches
- Develop and deliver comprehensive fraud prevention training and integrate fraud responsibilities into operations
- Oversee fraud monitoring systems and manage all fraud investigations from initiation to resolution
- Coordinate with law enforcement and prepare/submit regulatory reports (e.g., SARs)
- Develop, implement, and refine internal and external risk assessments to strengthen controls
- Assist members affected by fraud and guide them through resolution processes
- Maintain and monitor physical security for the Operations Center using video surveillance and work with Physical Facilities on branch security
- Respond to security alarm calls and investigate security incidents
- Assess and recommend fraud detection/prevention technologies and collaborate with other institutions and regulators to share intelligence
- Prepare and present fraud reports and analyses to senior management to inform strategic decisions
- Directly supervise and mentor Fraud Analyst and Fraud Investigator/Physical Security Specialist and provide ongoing coaching
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies (BSA/AML, OFAC, Reg CC, Reg E)
- Continually seek process improvements and evaluate emerging industry trends and technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- Relevant certifications preferred (Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional (CPFPP))
- 5 years of financial services experience (minimum)
- At least 2 years of fraud or operational experience in areas such as check, wire, ACH, securities/brokerage, card, ID theft, corporate security investigations, collections underwriting, risk, compliance, or internal audit
- 2 years of direct team lead or management experience
- 2 years of experience working with federal regulations related to bank security, investigations, case creation, SAR filing, and recovery
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with fraud detection software (e.g., Verafin) and Video Surveillance Systems
- Experience developing strategies and managing major initiatives related to fraud operations and/or operational risk
- Experience leading teams responsible for credit union operations, fraudulent review, and funds availability/check fraud regulations
- Comprehensive knowledge of credit union fraud prevention controls, risk processes, systems, and data environments
- Demonstrated familiarity with federal regulations (BSA/AML, SAR filing, OFAC, Reg CC, Reg E)
- Member-centric approach and alignment with credit union core values
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion
- Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks according to potential impact to the Credit Union
- Willingness to work irregular hours or overtime when responding to security incidents
- Ability to travel occasionally to branches and rarely out of area for conferences
