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PATRIOT BANK, N.A.

Fraud Analyst

Los Angeles, CA

Description Motivated team player that will perform Risk monitoring reviews and investigations with ... fraud and chargeback risks to clients and customers. * Review and analyze transactional data and ...

PATRIOT BANK, N.A.

Fraud Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Motivated team player that will perform Risk monitoring reviews and investigations with a specific ... fraud and chargeback risks to clients and customers. * Review and analyze transactional data and ...

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Data Scientist, Risk & Fraud

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$194K - $215K/yr

Analyze the effectiveness of existing methods and partner with product and machine learning ... As our next Data Scientist, Risk & Fraud, you bring: Experience & Expertise * 5+ years of ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for fraud risk analyst in California is $42.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.06 and $52.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Fraud Risk Analyst, you typically need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with fraud detection software, data analysis tools like SQL or Python, and sometimes certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are valuable. Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills help analysts effectively investigate suspicious activities and present findings. These skills are crucial for identifying and mitigating fraud risks, protecting organizational assets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Fraud Risk Analysts often face the challenge of keeping up with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes and rapidly changing technologies. Staying ahead requires continuous learning, adapting to new tools, and proactively identifying emerging risks. Collaboration with IT, data science, and compliance teams is essential to implement effective controls and respond quickly to potential threats. Additionally, balancing thorough investigations with the need for efficient customer experiences can be demanding, making strong analytical and communication skills vital.

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A Fraud Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fraudulent activities within an organization. They analyze transactions, monitor patterns, and use various tools and techniques to detect potential fraud. Their work helps protect the company from financial losses and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. They may also recommend improvements to internal controls and work closely with other departments to develop anti-fraud strategies.
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Fraud Analyst

PATRIOT BANK, N.A.

Los Angeles, CA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description

Motivated team player that will perform Risk monitoring reviews and investigations with a specific focus on the card transaction channel. Based on investigations the candidate must be able to draw logical and reasonable conclusions based on the behaviors and alerts and communicate the findings. Support fraud prevention and monitoring processes of the Risk department. A background in BSA/AML fields. Protect the integrity of the prepaid and payments systems, adhere to the rules, policies, and procedures to mitigate fraud and chargeback risks to clients and customers.

  • Review and analyze transactional data and account activity for unusual, potentially suspicious, and suspected fraudulent activity that derive from the bank's alert detection systems and processes.
  • Conduct due diligence, evaluate the circumstances, and recommend appropriate risk-based actions for any cases of potential fraud; escalate as necessary.
  • Collaborate with personnel from other departments when conducting investigations, as appropriate.
  • Communicate with management on internal control deficiencies detected during the account monitoring/investigative processes.
  • Maintain knowledge of the bank's products, services, customers and geographic locations, and the potential fraud risks and mitigants associated with those activities.
  • Maintain proficiency in all aspects of BSA/AML compliance.
  • Actively support managers and supervisors with AML/Fraud investigations, while coordinating with team members and other departments to determine the proper course of action in handling potentially suspicious activity as required by applicable global regulatory, law enforcement or, Financial Crimes Units (FCU).
  • All employees are responsible for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and in some roles, OFAC regulations. Depending on your job responsibilities, more or less aspects of the regulations may apply, but at a minimum , all employees are responsible for reporting suspicious activity they identify in the course of performing their job duties. This includes activities conducted by customers, fellow employees, board members, and vendors.


Requirements

  • Requires a high level of tact and integrity due to the frequency of communicating with high-level internal and external contacts, as well as regular exposure to confidential data
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, must speak English
  • Must be able to work independently in conducting research and providing data-driven analytical risk insights
  • Advanced analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
  • Communicate and document the review findings, take risk related decisions and act upon them
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, handle multiple tasks, consistently meet established deadlines, and deliver exceptional results
  • Work closely with other teams and departments to support the processes and products towards improving the monitoring oversight
  • Excellent technical skills including Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree - preferred
  • Fraud experience - minimum one years in online risk (fraud/AML/CTF) prevention
  • Prepaid and payment channels experience - minimum of one years
  • AML monitoring/investigations experience - minimum one years' experience
  • Ability to utilize performance data to analyze and report
  • Experience developing and or maintain an organizational Fraud Policy

Benefits

  • 401K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off

Job Location: This position requires proximity to either Orange, CT or Los Angeles, CA, with the ability to commute as needed.

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