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Fraud Investigator (Bank, Credit Underwriting, Program Management)

Reference id:951784
Posted on: 4/1/2025
  Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) - 2 days a week, flexible

Job Description

Our Banking client is looking for a Fraud Investigator (Bank, Credit Underwriting, Program Management)
Length: 6 months contract with the possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) - 2 days a week, flexible
Working Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Possibility of Overtime: rare, however incumbent on projects and delivery timelines
Line of Business: Operations and Compliance
Dress Code: Banking Standard, Dress for Your Day (DFYD)

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Requirements:
ROLE MANDATE:
This role supports the Canadian P&BB First Line of Defense to drive stronger Fraud risk mitigation
controls, create and enhance fraud detection and prevention processes for the lending business. Contributes to a strong risk management culture through collaboration with other first line employees, and second and third line functions to ensure Compliance, AML or operational risks are identified, mitigated, monitored and reported on an ongoing basis. Independently leads effective investigation of lending applications to identify fraud red flags or unusual indicators related to fraud that warrant a detailed investigation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
 Identifies, investigates, analyzes, documents and mitigates program risks, taking into account jurisdictional issues, and raises any issues or concerns to senior leaders and other stakeholders
 Monitors and advises on management of risk requirements within the defined risk appetite
 Manages/supports large/complex risk programs/frameworks/projects/initiatives to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated and regulations adhered to
 Understands the identified risk exposures and supports the development of action plans required to mitigate identified risks
 Acts as a subject matter expert in the evaluation, development and implementation of an internal control system
 Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
 Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
 Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations
 Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives
 Monitoring to ensure that 1st line jobs are following defined processes and procedures
 Develops, documents and maintains business/group procedures updating and obtaining approvals as regulations or the operating environment changes and communicates changes to the business/group & relevant stakeholder groups
 Builds awareness, knowledge, and skills and, as necessary, provides communication, practical tools and ongoing support including making presentations, to promote a culture of risk identification and management
 Supports the management of 1st LOD program for the business/group in compliance with appropriate principles, standards and direction from the second line of defense groups. Includes developing and promoting program and ensuring the execution of all program components
 Works with assigned business/group leaders to implement 1st LOD programs and frameworks, developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of the applicable regulatory and internal risk management requirements. Interprets and provides advice on the application of the requirements for the business/group
 Monitors industry and legislative developments and continuously updates programs to ensure they are competitive and effective
 Develops and maintains an understanding of the business/group strategies and objectives, products and services, internal and external stakeholders and business processes as well as the underlying infrastructure to identify and manage implications and risk exposures for the business/group
 Recommends adjustments to the overall program, policy or processes within the business/group in accordance with the Risk Appetite Statement, Governance and Corporate Policy
 Provides support to the development and delivery of training and awareness programs within the business/group to increase awareness of and compliance to risk management requirements
 Focus is primarily on business/group within the bank; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus
 Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support
 Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
 Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations
 Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed


Qualifications:
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
 5 to 7 years of experience in audit, investigation, Fraud and lending experience in banking
 Knowledge of Credit Underwriting preferably in unsecured lending (loans, lines of credit etc.) and secured lending (mortgages) - In-depth
 Program management skills - In-depth
 Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience

SOFT SKILLS:
 Verbal and written communication skills - Expert
 Collaboration and team skills - Expert
 Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert
 Influence skills - In-depth
 Data driven decision making - In-depth

INTERVIEW PROCESS:
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 2nd round with Hiring Manager and manager

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