Fraud Analyst

We are looking for a Fraud Analyst to support fraud detection and case development efforts for a banking organization in Sugar Land, Texas. This is a Contract position focused on evaluating transactional alerts, identifying potentially suspicious activity, and helping move valid concerns into formal investigative workflows. The role also contributes to research, documentation, and select operational tasks that support fraud resolution and loss tracking.

Responsibilities:

• Assess fraud-related alerts and analyze account activity to identify unusual patterns that may indicate suspicious behavior

• Determine when reviewed activity warrants escalation into a formal fraud case based on findings and risk indicators

• Provide investigators with organized research, supporting evidence, and clear documentation to strengthen case development

• Perform operational support activities such as processing returns, credits, and loss-related entries with accuracy and timeliness

• Use fraud analytics tools and available data sources to detect potential fraud and support anti-fraud decision-making

• Maintain detailed records of reviews, actions taken, and case outcomes to support compliance and audit readiness

• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify findings, resolve questions, and ensure appropriate follow-up on flagged activity

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, fraud operations, fraud investigation, or a closely related banking environment
• Hands-on experience reviewing alerts and identifying suspected or potential fraud within financial transactions
• Working knowledge of fraud analytics principles and anti-fraud controls in a banking or savings and loan setting
• Ability to evaluate risk, make sound escalation decisions, and distinguish between routine exceptions and suspicious activity
• Experience preparing documentation and research materials to support investigative teams
• Familiarity with operational processing related to returns, credits, and loss entries
• Experience using Verafin software or similar fraud detection platforms
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly

Compensation

Based on experience

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