Fraud Investigator

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Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. About the team + role We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. Our mission is to safeguard the company’s assets and our customer’s accounts by relentlessly detecting and investigating fraudulent activities, ensuring the integrity and security of our Bank product. We champion the prevention and detection of fraud, ensuring the highest standards of security and integrity. As a Bank Fraud Investigator, you will be responsible for investigating suspected fraudulent activities within the banking products. You will work closely with various departments to identify, prevent and resolve fraudulent activities involving accounts, transactions and other financial products. Available shift • Tuesday through Saturday; 11:00am – 8:00pm CT and 9am – 6pm CT on Saturdays This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Westlake, TX and Denver, CO offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. What you’ll do • Investigate and mitigate bank and credit card fraud by analyzing suspicious activity across multiple payment rails, including debit and credit card transactions, and by reviewing potential identity theft, account takeover (ATO), wire transfer fraud, payment fraud, and check fraud. • Analyze financial data, account history, and transaction records to identify irregularities, emerging fraud patterns, and potential policy violations. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations, to resolve fraud-related issues, ensure appropriate controls, and escalate cases as required. • Conduct outbound contact with customers, merchants, or third parties to perform interviews, gather supporting documentation, and obtain evidence relevant to fraud investigations. • Apply Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements when reviewing, documenting, and reporting fraud-related findings, including accuracy, permissible purpose, dispute handling, and adverse action considerations. • Maintain current knowledge of fraud typologies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to support effective prevention, investigation, and response. • Ensure investigations and resolutions comply with all applicable regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements. • Clearly, professionally, and timely communicate with customers to deliver an exemplary and compliant customer experience. What you bring • Proven experience in fraud investigation, financial analysis, or a related role (1-2 years). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Knowledge of fraud operations, regulations, and fraud prevention techniques. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal) with customers and internal teams. • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with confidentiality and pr

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