Freelance Mortgage Risk Analyst Jobs in Michigan

About this opportunity

At AD Mortgage, we are committed to protecting our customers, employees, business partners, and company assets through a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Investigations & Insider Risk Specialist to lead investigations involving employee misconduct, insider threats, information security incidents, fraud, conflicts of interest, and other activities that may expose the organization to financial, operational, legal, or reputational risk.

Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Investigations

• Lead investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics violations, conflicts of interest, fraud, policy violations, and other internal concerns.

• Conduct thorough fact-finding activities including interviews, document reviews, forensic analysis, and evidence collection.

• Partner with HR and Legal to investigate employee complaints, workplace misconduct, retaliation allegations, and code-of-conduct violations.

• Prepare detailed investigative reports, findings, and recommendations for executive leadership.

• Maintain proper documentation and chain-of-custody procedures for investigative materials.

Insider Risk Management

• Develop and manage the company's Insider Risk Program.

• Monitor and investigate potential insider threats involving unauthorized access, data exfiltration, intellectual property theft, customer information misuse, and policy violations.

• Identify risk indicators associated with employee departures, disciplinary actions, and suspicious activity.

• Collaborate with Information Security to investigate cybersecurity incidents involving internal actors.

• Recommend and implement controls to mitigate insider risk exposure.

Competitive Intelligence & Business Protection

• Investigate allegations involving former employees who may have violated non-solicitation, confidentiality, or other contractual obligations.

• Assist Legal in matters involving customer poaching, trade secret protection, unfair competition, and intellectual property concerns.

• Support litigation and regulatory matters through investigative research and evidence collection.

• Monitor emerging threats that could impact company operations, reputation, or competitive position.

Fraud Prevention & Risk Mitigation

• Investigate allegations of mortgage fraud, employee fraud, wire fraud, document manipulation, and financial misconduct.

• Identify trends and root causes of internal fraud events.

• Recommend process improvements and control enhancements to reduce organizational risk.

• Work closely with Compliance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit teams on high-risk matters.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the primary liaison between HR, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Audit, and Operations regarding investigative matters.

• Provide guidance and training to leadership teams on insider risk awareness and misconduct reporting.

• Support executive leadership with risk assessments and investigative findings.

• Develop policies and procedures related to investigations, ethics, and insider risk management.

Location and Schedule

• This is a full-time, office-based position in a modern, cozy environment in our Troy, MI office.

• Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Skills & QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Information Security, or related field.

• 5+ years of investigative experience involving corporate investigations, fraud investigations, compliance investigations, law enforcement, financial services, or risk management.

• Experience conducting employee interviews and workplace investigations.

• Knowledge of investigative methodologies, evidence collection, and report writing.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Mortgage banking, mortgage servicing, financial services, banking, or fintech experience.

• Experience investigating mortgage fraud, servicing fraud, or financial crimes.

• Knowledge of insider threat programs and information security investigations.

• Professional certifications such as:

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Certified Insider Threat Program Manager (CITPM)

What We Offer | Career and Culture

• Company Culture: Inclusive, supportive company culture where you are not a number, but a voice that's heard and brings value.

• Growth Path: Defined paid training and clear pathways for career development.

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, sick days, paid volunteer hours, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).

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  Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the mortgage industry with AD Mortgage.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.