Job Description
Russell Tobin's client, a financial company, is currently hiring External Fraud Investigator in Columbus, OH.
Job Title: External Fraud Investigator (Fully Onsite)
Location: Columbus, OH 43240
Start Date: October 27, 2025
Pay Rate: $24 - $26.42/hr.
Schedule: First Shift | Training: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST (30 min unpaid break)
Contract Type: Contract
Interview: One round, onsite with Columbus Team Leads
Parking: Free onsite parking available
Job Overview:
Seeking External Fraud Investigators to support fraud prevention efforts through detailed investigations and SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) filings. The role is 100% onsite and includes mandatory in-person training. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and prior experience in investigations, fraud, banking, or accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate external fraud and related fraud typologies in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct transaction analysis to identify suspicious or fraudulent activity.
- Prepare and file complete and accurate SARs.
- Maintain detailed and accurate case notes in a case management system.
- Report findings with SAR recommendations as required.
- Stay compliant with internal and external regulations including BSA/AML requirements.
- Participate in mandatory training sessions and continuous learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAR writing and quality assurance experience
- Prior fraud investigation experience
- Background in financial services, accounting, auditing, or banking
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word (Required)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential data with integrity
- Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced environment
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or related field
- OR equivalent hands-on experience in fraud investigations and SAR filings
- Recent graduates with applicable degrees are encouraged to apply
Important Notes:
- Training is mandatory with zero absences permitted for ~4 weeks (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST).
- Candidates must be comfortable with fully onsite work.
- Electronic fingerprinting must be scheduled within 48 hours of offer.
- Vendors are expected to maintain clear communication during interview and onboarding stages.
- Candidates who go unresponsive for more than 24 hours must be flagged immediately.
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.