Fraud Analyst

Metaprise is a ground-breaking commerce technology company headquartered in New York with global offices that revolutionize payments and growth for countless businesses worldwide. Our sophisticated all-in-one SaaS platform and disruptive technology have been designed to seamlessly transform offline, outdated processes into simple, digital business management solutions. We are pioneers of a truly innovative ecosystem, enabling merchants to operate anywhere without limitations and catapult the growth of their businesses.

Our award-winning, diverse teams bring extensive financial expertise that questions the status quo and instigates change. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s biggest and most reputable Fortune 500 companies and we’re eager to continue growing our brand, which is where you come in.

Leveraging your forensic accounting and audit experience, the ideal candidate will assist our audit engagement teams in fraud risk-related activities such as:

Responsibilities

• Assisting in audit planning and engagement risk assessment

• Working knowledge and ability to detect AML Red Flags such as ATO, Structuring, Rapid Movement of funds, and the ability to understand and draw conclusions from research conducted on these typologies 
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, and OFAC requirements
• Utilize multiple investigative tools to thoroughly investigate suspicious accounts and/or activities
• Ability to detect and investigate anomalous financial transactions related to potential money laundering/financial fraud in the form of transitions with high-risk clients
• Assessment of financial transaction activity relating to wire transfers, ACH payments, and client account activity 
• Documentation of fraud alerts, and escalating fraud alerts to appropriate groups
• Reviews and ensures proper documentation and procedures are followed when suspicious or fraudulent activity is detected
• Take precautionary measures on transactions and accounts to mitigate risk to Metaprise
• Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements 
• Support team members with their work when the need emerges 
• All casework must be completed within well-defined regulatory guidelines

Key Factors for Success in this Role

• Organizational skills which include: the ability to anticipate, improvise and adapt for effective resolutions
• Organize information and files in a practical yet effective manner
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all follow-up tasks with minimal direct oversight
• Maintain efficient workload management
• Effectively utilizing resources to accomplish departmental goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3  years experience in Fraud Investigation/Detection in Financial Institutions
• Demonstrated personal initiative to work through new and unfamiliar issues while exhibiting good judgment and decision-making with respect to risk issues 
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of AML regulations
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Basic understanding of the BSA, USA Patriot Act, and other app regulations 
• Strong Analytical experience
• Understanding of the BSA, USA Patriot Act, and other app regulations
• Strong Analytical experience.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday