LOCATIONS: Alpharetta Georgia or Little Rock Arkansas (Onsite)
Pay: $80,000+
Start: August 2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Title: Escalation Manager - Fraud Operations
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Escalation Manager - Fraud Operations to lead a team focused on fraud detection, investigations, and customer account protection. This role will oversee a team of 10-12 specialists handling inbound fraud-related customer calls, investigation follow-up activities, and account security concerns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fraud operations, risk management, fraud investigations, or financial services and be capable of providing real-time leadership and guidance during complex fraud-related escalations. This position will also play a key role in building and developing a proactive outbound fraud prevention team responsible for notifying customers of unusual account activity and potential fraud risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of 10-12 Fraud Specialists handling inbound fraud-related customer inquiries and investigations.
- Provide real-time support and direction for escalated fraud cases while ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
- Assist team members in identifying suspicious activity, fraud indicators, and emerging fraud trends.
- Train and mentor agents on fraud detection techniques, investigative procedures, and escalation protocols.
- Successfully intercept and mitigate suspicious account activity while minimizing customer impact.
- Conduct coaching sessions, performance reviews, and ongoing development initiatives.
- Ensure a balance between fraud prevention efforts and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Analyze fraud trends, operational metrics, and escalation data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Create reports and present findings, recommendations, and fraud prevention strategies to leadership.
- Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Customer Service teams to strengthen fraud prevention efforts.
- Support the development and expansion of an outbound fraud-alert team responsible for proactively contacting customers regarding unusual account activity.
- Implement process improvements and innovative solutions focused specifically on fraud-related escalations and account protection.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of work experience in a call center, customer service, banking operations, and/or retail banking environment required.
- 3+ years of leadership experience within Fraud Operations, Fraud Prevention, Fraud Investigations, Financial Crimes, Banking Operations, or Risk Management.
- Previous experience managing fraud investigators, fraud specialists, or account protection teams.
- Strong knowledge of fraud detection, risk mitigation, account security procedures, and investigative processes.
- Proven ability to coach teams to identify red flags and respond appropriately to suspicious activity.
- Experience providing real-time guidance and decision-making support during fraud escalations.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to identify trends and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated success improving fraud operations processes and team performance.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience utilizing reporting tools, performance metrics, and operational dashboards.
- Must be comfortable helping build and scale a proactive outbound fraud prevention team.
What we offer:
PTO & Paid Parental leave
Complimentary Financial Services and Products
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental Visio
Employee Assistance Program
Free Caregiver Support & Resources
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and availability you may alternatively email your updated resume to:
kehinde.sosina@remx .com
Company Description
The professional staffing division of EmployBridge, America's Leading Workforce Specialist:
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