Financial Fraud Investigator

Guidehouse

. Conduct investigations of suspected identity fraud, identity misuse, account compromise, and other potentially fraudulent activity .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting identity fraud investigations and risk assessments, utilizing investigative tools like LexisNexis and Socure. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for documenting findings and collaborating with stakeholders.

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Identity Fraud InvestigationsRisk AssessmentAnalytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsTraining Development

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Hard Skills

Identity VerificationFraud InvestigationsRisk ScoringControl EvaluationCase ManagementFraud PreventionInvestigative ResearchSOP DevelopmentEvidence AnalysisFraud Trend Identification

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCritical ThinkingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

LexisNexisSocureCase Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Identity TheftSynthetic Identity FraudAccount TakeoverFraud OperationsIdentity Proofing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct investigations of suspected identity fraud, identity misuse, account compromise, and other potentially fraudulent activity
Review identity, account, transactional, and other relevant information to identify fraud indicators, inconsistencies, and patterns
Use investigative and identity verification tools, including LexisNexis and Socure
Analyze evidence and make timely investigative determinations in accordance with established procedures and program requirements
Document investigative steps, findings, supporting evidence, and case determinations in case management systems
Manage assigned investigative caseloads and meet production, timeliness, and quality expectations
Escalate complex cases, emerging fraud patterns, procedural questions, and control gaps to team leadership
Identify recurring fraud trends, investigative challenges, and process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with investigators, team leads, and stakeholders on complex cases and consistent investigative practices
Participate in case reviews, calibration sessions, and team discussions
Draft, maintain, and update SOPs, job aids, investigative guidance, and operational documentation as needed
Develop training materials and conduct investigator onboarding, refresher, or targeted training as needed
Support continuous improvement initiatives across fraud operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
U.S. Citizens who reside within the United States
Bachelor's degree
One (1) to Five (5) years of experience conducting risk assessment (e.g., risk scoring, control evaluation)
Experience in identity fraud investigations, fraud investigations or fraud operations, identity verification or identity proofing, or account/identity-related investigative research
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to clearly document investigative findings, evidence, and case determinations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify and escalate unusual fraud patterns, emerging risks, and complex investigative scenarios
Experience working in a production-based, metrics-driven, or quota-driven environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Experience using investigative and identity verification tools such as LexisNexis or similar platforms is nice to have
Experience investigating identity theft, synthetic identity fraud, account takeover, or other identity-related fraud is nice to have
Familiarity with identity proofing, account verification, fraud prevention, and case management processes is nice to have
Experience identifying fraud trends or patterns across investigative cases is nice to have
Experience developing SOPs, job aids, investigative guidance, or operational documentation is nice to have
Experience facilitating training, coaching, or knowledge-sharing sessions is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangement