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Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท Hybrid

$61K - $77K/yr

Fraud Investigator Reporting to the Senior Fraud Prevention Manager (Vice President) of Fraud Operations. The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious ...

Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tempe, AZ ยท Hybrid

$61K - $77K/yr

The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to ...

Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to ...

Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to ...

Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to ...

Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท Hybrid

$61K - $77K/yr

The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to ...

Fraud Investigation Analyst

Tempe, AZ ยท Hybrid

$61K - $77K/yr

The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to ...

The Fraud Investigation Associate will handle incoming telephone calls, case creation and filtering of incoming emails to the Investigations team. The Fraud Investigation Associate will triage ...

The Fraud Investigation Associate will handle incoming telephone calls, case creation and filtering of incoming emails to the Investigations team. The Fraud Investigation Associate will triage ...

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How much do fraud investigation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for fraud investigation in the United States is $30.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is fraud investigation?

Fraud investigation is the process of examining suspected fraudulent activities to determine whether fraud has occurred, how it was perpetrated, and who is responsible. Investigators gather evidence, interview witnesses, analyze financial records, and prepare reports that may be used in legal proceedings. The goal is to detect, prevent, and resolve instances of fraud in organizations or individuals. Fraud investigators often work closely with law enforcement, legal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and accountability.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in fraud investigation roles?

Fraud investigators often encounter challenges such as rapidly evolving fraudulent schemes, managing large volumes of data, and balancing thorough investigations with timely resolution. Collaboration with other departments, such as legal and compliance, is essential to ensure all findings are actionable and meet regulatory standards. Staying current with the latest investigative tools and maintaining objectivity while under pressure are key to success in this dynamic field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fraud Investigator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fraud Investigator, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in criminal justice, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with investigation software, databases, and possibly certifications like Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and ethical judgment set outstanding professionals apart in this field. These skills are vital for accurately detecting, analyzing, and preventing fraudulent activities while ensuring compliance and protecting organizational integrity.

What is the difference between Fraud Investigation vs Fraud Analyst?

AspectFraud InvestigationFraud Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications like CFE, ACFE; relevant degreesCertifications like CFE, ACFE; relevant degrees
Work EnvironmentInvestigations, interviews, fieldworkData analysis, reporting, monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement, financial institutions, corporationsFinancial services, insurance, banking

Fraud Investigation involves actively pursuing fraud cases through interviews and fieldwork, often in law enforcement or corporate settings. Fraud Analysts focus on analyzing data, monitoring transactions, and identifying potential fraud patterns. Both roles require similar credentials and are used across financial and corporate industries, but their daily tasks and work environments differ.

How do you become a fraud investigator?

To become a fraud investigator, typically one needs a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, accounting, or a related field, along with experience in law enforcement, auditing, or investigations. Developing skills in data analysis, interviewing, and familiarity with investigative tools is important, and certifications such as the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) can enhance job prospects.
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Fraud Investigation Analyst

Fraud Investigation Analyst

MUFG

Tampa, FL โ€ข Hybrid

$61K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Join Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Position: Fraud Investigator

Reporting to the Senior Fraud Prevention Manager (Vice President) of Fraud Operations. The Investigator will complete fraud investigations to ensure that potentially suspicious transactions are appropriately identified within specified timeframes and that decisions to file or not to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are adequately supported. This is a non-supervisory position, distinguished from the higher-level investigators by the complexity of cases, number of concurrent cases assigned, experience and general level of supervision required by the Senior Fraud Prevention Manager. Individuals on the Fraud Investigation team focus on the investigation and remediation of fraud, theft, embezzlement, and operational losses.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the investigation of fraudulent and/or disputed monetary transactions.
  • Monitor and detect transaction anomalies to minimize fraud across the company's portfolio of interests, activities and services.
  • Contribute to settlement recommendations.
  • Coordinate the course of action on cases identified as fraud by taking action based on predefined procedures.
  • Minimize losses through recovery and charge back opportunities.
  • Utilize industry-leading fraud systems and tools.
  • Prepare reports and make recommendations to senior fraud prevention manager on strategic risk control issues.
  • Participate in risk analysis for corporate and commercial customers.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years of investigative or related experience with specific emphasis on fraud investigations at a financial institution, regulatory agency or law enforcement agency is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of Criminal and Commercial laws and procedures, Uniform Commercial codes, penal codes and Bank regulations and standards including Suspicious Activity Reports.
  • Basic knowledge of Interviewing and Interrogating techniques is required prior to conducting interviews.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Professional certifications such as a CFE, CCIP, CCII, CFCI are highly desirable.

Education:

  • Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or related experience is preferred.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $61k-77k depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.


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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 6th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Industry

Banking and credit intermediation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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