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You will be continually evaluating and onboarding new products and tools for fraud underwriting and exposure management and will actively partner with stakeholders across lending products to develop ...

You will be continually evaluating and onboarding new products and tools for fraud underwriting and exposure management and will actively partner with stakeholders across lending products to develop ...

Review and underwrite merchant applications Evaluate bank records and compliance materials Identify credit or fraud risk 2-5 years of experience in merchant underwriting OR mortgage underwriting with ...

Fraud risk identification: Review applications for potential fraud indicators (income ... Apply underwriting guidelines consistently and contribute to maintaining quality and reducing ...

This position conducts reviews to identify potential fraud and/or misrepresentation from any interested party to the transaction. The Forensic Underwriter is responsible for reviewing the loan file ...

$90 - $130/hr

This position conducts reviews to identify potential fraud and/or misrepresentation from any interested party to the transaction. The Forensic Underwriter is responsible for reviewing the loan file ...

You will be continually evaluating and onboarding new products and tools for fraud underwriting and exposure management and will actively partner with stakeholders across lending products to develop ...

You will be continually evaluating and onboarding new products and tools for fraud underwriting and exposure management and will actively partner with stakeholders across lending products to develop ...

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Fraud Review: Review the credit package and related backgroundsearch on mortgage loan borrowers to ... Review the servicing history of residentialPUBLICDUE DILIGENCE UNDERWRITER |V. 12.2020 2mortgage ...

Underwriter I

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Previous experience in merchant services, banking, lending, credit, fraud prevention, risk, financial services, or a related field preferredMerchant underwriting experience is helpful but not ...

Underwriter I

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Identify inconsistencies, potential fraud indicators, and emerging risk trends * Navigate multiple ... Maintain complete and accurate underwriting notes and documentation * Perform additional duties as ...

Home Lending Underwriter

$119K/yr

Fraud risk identification: Review applications for potential fraud indicators (income ... Apply underwriting guidelines consistently and contribute to maintaining quality and reducing ...

Underwriter I

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Identify inconsistencies, potential fraud indicators, and emerging risk trends * Navigate multiple ... Maintain complete and accurate underwriting notes and documentation * Perform additional duties as ...

Fraud risk identification: Review applications for potential fraud indicators (income ... Apply underwriting guidelines consistently and contribute to maintaining quality and reducing ...

Underwriter

Charleston, SC · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Transaction Underwriting & Credit Analysis * Conduct in-depth analysis of client and account debtor ... Identify potential risks, including credit, operational, legal, and fraud-related risks, and ...

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Credit/Underwriting Experience * Investigative/Critical Thinking Experience * Administrative/Data Entry Experience Added bonus if you have (Preferred): * Auto Lending Fraud Experience About Us:

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How much do fraud underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for fraud underwriter in the United States is $78,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a fraud underwriter do?

A Fraud Underwriter is responsible for reviewing financial transactions, loan applications, or insurance claims to identify and prevent fraudulent activity. They analyze documentation, verify customer information, and use specialized tools to detect signs of fraud. Their work helps protect organizations from financial losses and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Fraud Underwriters often collaborate with other departments, such as compliance and legal teams, to investigate suspicious cases and recommend appropriate actions.

What are some typical challenges a fraud underwriter faces when assessing high-risk applications?

Fraud Underwriters often encounter the challenge of quickly identifying sophisticated fraudulent schemes while balancing the need to provide a positive customer experience. They must stay updated on emerging fraud patterns and use both analytical tools and intuition to flag suspicious activities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as compliance, operations, and customer service is essential to ensure thorough investigations and minimize financial losses. The fast-paced environment requires strong attention to detail and adaptability as fraud tactics continuously evolve.

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

To thrive as a Fraud Underwriter, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance or risk management, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in banking. Familiarity with fraud detection software, credit analysis tools, and case management systems is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and effective communication set top performers apart in this field. These skills are vital for accurately identifying suspicious activity, mitigating financial losses, and maintaining trust in financial institutions.

What is the difference between Fraud Underwriter vs Claims Adjuster?

AspectFraud UnderwriterClaims Adjuster
Primary RoleDetects and evaluates potential insurance fraud risks during policy underwritingInvestigates and settles insurance claims, assessing damages and liability
Required CredentialsInsurance licenses, underwriting certifications, analytical skillsInsurance licenses, claims handling certifications, investigative skills
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, analytical, risk assessment focusField and office-based, investigative and customer service focus
Industry UsageInsurance companies, underwriting firmsInsurance companies, claims departments

While both roles operate within the insurance industry and require analytical skills, Fraud Underwriters focus on identifying potential fraud risks during policy issuance, whereas Claims Adjusters handle the investigation and settlement of claims after a loss occurs. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Fraud Underwriter jobs?

The most popular types of Fraud Underwriter jobs are:

Infographic showing various Fraud Underwriter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,878 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Staff Fraud Risk Analyst - Fintech

Intuit

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$176K - $238K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Intuit rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

105th of 247 rated software companies


Job description

One out of every two small businesses fails within their first five years, most often due to running out of cash. QuickBooks Capital is on a mission to make a dent in that statistic, by providing small businesses access to the capital they need when they need it, leveraging the data inside QuickBooks for faster and better decisioning. This way, our customers never again have to worry about not making payroll or saying no to a business opportunity. That's how we power prosperity.

Intuit's Business Credit Card, a Quickbooks Capital product, is one of the company's most exciting new product launches, with aggressive growth plans and significant customer demand on the horizon. We are looking for top talent and team members that love new challenges, cracking tough problems and working cross-functionally. If you are looking to join a fast-paced, innovative and incredibly fun team, then we encourage you to apply.


As a key analyst of the Fraud Risk Management team for Intuit's Business Credit Card, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing and managing strategies for fraud risk management through the product life cycle. You will be deeply familiar with typical fraud behaviors involving identity fraud, bust out, check kiting, account take over and transaction fraud, and will develop adaptive strategies to prevent and minimize fraud losses. You will partner heavily with the Data Sciences team in developing fraud risk prediction models, fraud pattern identification analyses and in devising the overall fraud risk mitigation strategy. You will also partner with the credit risk team in developing holistic approaches to mitigating total losses and setting program performance expectations. You will strive towards striking the optimal balance between great customer experience, program profitability and fraud risk mitigation. 


You will be continually evaluating and onboarding new products and tools for fraud underwriting and exposure management and will actively partner with stakeholders across lending products to develop a coordinated strategy for external vendor usage. You will be an active proponent of leveraging AI and automation in developing analytical insights, updating models and deploying strategy changes.


Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and continuously refine fraud risk management strategies across credit card underwriting, transaction monitoring, and exposure management
  • Leverage data driven and machine learning-enabled approaches to devise fraud defenses and rapidly identify emerging fraud trends in the program
  • Continually evaluate fraud defenses through quantitative analysis of hit rates, false positive rates, A/B test results and cost-benefit financial analyses
  • Partner with the Data Science team to identify modeling needs and enhance fraud model performance
  • Develop fraud monitoring metrics, early warning indicators, trend analyses and report them through performance dashboards to various stakeholders
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, and Operations to balance fraud prevention with seamless customer experience
  • Evaluate, onboard, and manage external fraud tools, vendors, and partnerships to ensure state-of-the-art capabilities
  • Leverage AI and automation to improve fraud detection speed, scalability, and precision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or other quantitative disciplines
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in Fraud risk analytics and risk management
  • Familiarity with risk scoring and modeling techniques including regression modeling, multivariate analyses and machine learning, and their application in fraud prevention
  • Proven expertise with industry-standard tools, fraud platforms, and best-in-class risk models
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of converting analysis insights into business recommendations
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and influence audiences in decision making 
  • Proficiency with analytical packages and tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, R and Tableau

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. 

The expected base pay range for this position is:
Mountain View $176,500 - $238,500
Employment Type: Full-Time

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