Fraud Analyst

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business

• We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun

Position Overview

The Fraud Analyst will monitor and investigate suspicious activity from multiple sources to control the risk of fraud losses for the Wintrust Financial Corporation.  The Fraud Analyst will review available information and communicate regularly with the banks to minimize exposure, recovery of funds, and report fraud activity.  All job duties will be completed in accordance with policies, procedures, applicable Federal regulations and SLA agreements under the principles of the Operations Mission Statement.

What You’ll Do

• Process incoming and outgoing bank transactional fraud alerts (Check, Deposit, ACH, P2P, B2B, Wires and Loan) in Verafin daily.

• Process and review new account applications in Alloy.

• Process and review new and existing MSX/check fraud claims/disputes in the WTFC Case Management System.

• Review positive pay items each day and resolve or pass to the customer for review.

• Review accounts where kiting is suspected, and report as required.

• Monitor branch fraud reports and perform extra due diligence on accounts to control risk to the bank.

• Review any other unusual account activity as warranted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years’ experience in fraud, fraud claims, fraud disputes, loss prevention, BSA-AML, banking operations, banking retail, compliance risk management or law enforcement

• Fraud case Management experience (Verafin, Alloy, Actimize, ACI, FIS Falcon, etc)

• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Office programs.

• Ability to work core hours between 6am to 6pm Monday - Friday. Hours are dependent on the open assignment. Start times vary between 6am, 7am and 8am and ability to work on Saturday’s (8:30am to 1:30pm on a rotational basis as part of a 5-day work week)

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $50,000.00 - $65,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

#LI-Hybrid

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.