Fraud Detection Specialist I

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
A Fraud Detection Specialist I, will review alerts/transactions that are flagged as potentially fraudulent, or out of pattern, based on the client's normal activity. Alerts and/or transactions may consist of various payment types of alerts our department may be tasked with reviewing. This position will play a key role in the prevention of losses to City National Bank and its clients. The Fraud Detection Specialist I is an entry level position requiring basic banking operations knowledge, and a general knowledge of fraud identification and prevention.

Banking and Investment Services plays an integral role in leading the strategic vision and execution of all banking operations. Our servicing and operations professionals partner closely with all of our lines of business to carry out critical functions, including client/deposit servicing, contact center operations, payments processing, and trade and lending operations, while identifying and mitigating risk throughout the organization. Servicing and operations professionals seek to transform and define an integrated support model through automation and cutting-edge digital technologies, to deliver an excellent experience for our clients and businesses.
What you will do

• Demonstrate resiliency and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• The Fraud Specialist is responsible for reviewing fraud alerts and internal notifications to identify fraudulent or suspicious activity
• Approach problems logically and with good judgment to ensure the appropriate customer outcome
• Demonstrate personal excellence including punctuality, integrity, and accountability
• Comfortable in a metrics driven environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Think critically and exercise independent judgement
• Following established policies and procedures, initiates appropriate actions steps to mitigate risk and protect the Bank from financial loss
• Opens cases on all suspicious activity and appropriately investigate, and escalate when needed
• Works to detect various fraud schemes (email compromise, elder abuse, counterfeit checks, ATO, etc.) and characteristics of red flags, performs additional duties as assigned.
• Performs defined mitigation steps to reduce financial loss to our customers and the bank
• Ability to complete assigned duties within daily deadlines, both efficiently, timely, and with minimal supervision to meet KPIs and SLAs

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 year of general office, back office banking or accounting experience required
• Advanced computer experience required (e.g. MS Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Minimum 3 years in banking operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fraud investigations, disputes, and /or fraud exposure.

• Must work well in a team environment, as well as independently
• Must have a strong and positive work ethic and follow CNB core values
• Must be flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to multi-tasks and meet specific performance goals
• Advanced Knowledge of PC functions in a Windows based environment
• Effective written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of bank personnel and clients.

Starting base salary: $22.27 - $33.43 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
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