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Fraud Operations Specialist - Wealthfront

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Job Title
Fraud Operations Specialist
Job Location
Palo Alto, CA (Open to US-based Remote)
Job Description

Wealthfront is currently hiring a fully remote Fraud Operations Specialist to be responsible for daily fraud monitoring and investigation functions. Fraud Operations is a division of Wealthfront Brokerage and works closely with Brokerage Operations, Compliance, and all other divisions of Wealthfront Corporation, including the engineering and product teams.

Responsibilities
Fraud Investigations
  • Assist in the identification of unusual financial activity indicative of money laundering, financial fraud and/or financial crime.
  • Conduct complex investigations aimed at identifying criminal activities and preventing fraud on our platform.
  • Perform data-driven analysis to identify vulnerabilities and/or proactively determine potential issues or areas of improvement.
  • Perform thorough analyses of account and transaction history to detect and elaborate on established patterns related to fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) typologies.
  • Conduct holistic account and transaction monitoring in support of Wealthfront’s BSA/AML and Sanctions programs.
  • Coordinate fraud investigations and recoveries with contra firms.
  • Present findings of investigations to different stakeholders within the firm.
  • Create, implement, and update policies and procedures to further develop Wealthfront’s anti-financial crime and transaction monitoring program.
  • Research fraud, identity and user behavior to contribute to rules, models and other detection systems.
  • Maintain subject matter expertise and ensure work completed adheres to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist in the identification of process improvements and automation opportunities.
  • Cross Functional
  • Coordinate with Financial Crimes Compliance to ensure fraud and non-fraud-related cases are properly escalated for investigation and SAR filing consideration.
  • Partner with Engineering teams to implement automated solutions.
  • Work with other product areas to develop new data driven controls for optimizing user experience while detecting and preventing fraud.
  • Work with our support team to resolve client inquiries.
  • Requirements
  • 1-3 years of fraud investigations experience in the financial services industry.
  • Strong research and investigation skills, including synthesizing large amounts of information and evaluating transaction data.
  • Experience investigating fraud typologies such as Wire, ACH, Debit Card, Online Account Takeover, Identity Theft, Elder Financial Exploitation, and New Account Fraud.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-documented work.
  • Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions with limited information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Embody the qualities of being a true team player - curiosity, humility, intelligence, and openness to both positive and constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying patterns and emerging risks.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with disputes and knowledge of Reg E.
  • Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Threat Finance (ATF), OFAC, Financial Intelligence analysis and Counter-Intelligence analysis.
  • Experience with SQL, dashboard creation, and/or other data analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of FINRA, NACHA, SEC and MSRB rules and regulations.
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    Wealthfront Headquarters Location

    Palo Alto, CA

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    Wealthfront Company Size

    Between 200 - 500 employees

    Wealthfront Founded Year

    2008

    Wealthfront Total Amount Raised

    $274,200,000

    Wealthfront Funding Rounds

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    • IPO

      $0

    • Convertible Note

      $69,700,000 USD

    • Convertible Note

      $69,700,000 USD

    • Series E

      $75,000,000 USD

    • Series E

      $75,000,000 USD

    • Series D

      $64,000,000 USD

    • Series D

      $64,000,000 USD

    • Series C

      $35,000,000 USD

    • Series C

      $35,000,000 USD

    • Series B

      $20,000,000 USD

    • Series B

      $20,000,000 USD

    • Series A

      $7,500,000 USD

    • Series A

      $7,500,000 USD

    • Angel

      $3,000,000 USD

    • Angel

      $3,000,000 USD