Bank Protection Fraud Specialist I

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Bank Protection Fraud Specialist I to join our team! This position performs daily fraud prevention reviews utilizing multiple technology platforms to mitigate fraud exposure for customers and bank. Provide support during incidence responses to ensure timely countermeasures and mitigants are enacted. Assist in fraud case management and work with Bank Protection Management as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of fraudulent item identification, financial scams, account compromise, and gains proficiency in the processes used to investigate them. • Review, identify, and investigate fraud committed through electronic/technology channels. These include: • Wires • Remote Deposit Capture • Mobile Deposit Capture • Check and Kite • Online Banking • Falcon Alerts • Debit Card disputes • Works with, and refers more complex cases to, Fraud Investigations team for resolution. • Utilizing the Case Management software, opens fraud cases, provides a clear and concise narrative of the event, updates the case, and assists the lead Investigator as needed. • Interviews and communicates with bank clients regarding potential/actual fraud perpetrated on their accounts and how to avoid fraud in the future. • Communicates and collaborates with consumer and business bankers on fraud identification and mitigations. • Answer the 2-SAFE Hotline and respond to fraud questions, provide assistance, and guidance to bank personnel for all fraud situations.

To be successful in this position, we require the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). • A minimum of one (1) year of banking experience, or direct experience in fraud and/or criminology.

The following would be a plus:

• Associates degree in criminology.

First Merchants offers the following:

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • 401k • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • Vacation/Sick Time • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.