Investigate and document comprehensive reports of potential fraud related activity surfaced by internal teams, external partners, and customers
Conduct root cause analyses for individual fraud and account takeover events
Draft comprehensive Unusual Activity Referrals (UARs) for subsequent reporting by other financial crime compliance teams
Educate customers impacted by fraud on how to protect their accounts and how Gusto can assist
Reach out to external parties and help issue Letters of Indemnity to help secure fraudulent funds that have been stolen from Gustomers and Gusto
Collaborate with the risk, engineering, data science, and insight teams to enhance the tools and processes used for identifying, investigating, and reporting fraud
Provide support to impacted customers by offering guidance on account protection and recovery efforts
Engage with external parties to recover stolen funds and document all investigative findings for comprehensive case management
Independently conduct and lead complex investigations, impacting customers and company as Gusto expands and scales its People Platform
Requirements
3+ years of experience in fraud prevention, detection and/or investigation with experience in investigative writing and filing
Minimum of 3+ years investigating fraud at a financial institution or start-up
At least 1+ years of experience in customer-facing roles, including managing challenging interactions with distressed or upset individuals
Proven ability to lead and guide stakeholders through complex events, ensuring alignment and clear communication during periods of high pressure
Adaptable innovator who proactively leverages new tools, including AI, to build efficient processes, conduct in-depth investigations, and drive results
Insatiable appetite for problem solving, knack for structured thinking, ability to spot unusual patterns, and sharp attention to detail
Strong organizational and communication skills; maintains clear documentation and utilizes strong written communication techniques
Bonus: experience in the banking or payments industry and understanding of account takeover and device fingerprinting
Bonus: experience leveraging tools like SQL, AI, and business intelligence dashboards for proactive data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis
Bonus: previous experience collaborating with data science, engineering, and design teams to implement fraud policies and new features
Bonus: CFE and/or CAMS certified
Employees based in Denver, San Francisco, and New York expected to work from the office approximately 2-3 days per week
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)s
Expert HR and team management tools
Equity package
Performance bonuses
Hybrid work schedule (employees based in Denver, San Francisco, and New York expected to work from the office approximately 2-3 days per week)
Physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City
Collaborative and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
ATS Keywords
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problem solvingstructured thinkingattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementadaptabilitycustomer serviceleadershipcollaboration