Financial Crimes Investigator - Fraud

Financial Crimes Investigator - Fraud Job#: 3029043 Job Description: Key Responsibilities Review customer account activity and transaction behavior to identify indicators of potential fraud or other financial misconduct. Document investigative steps, findings, and rationale clearly and accurately within the case management platform. Elevate cases that require deeper analysis to investigative leads or senior‑level reviewers for advanced investigation and potential regulatory reporting. Ensure all investigative work adheres to BSA/AML, OFAC, and other applicable regulatory standards. Maintain strong productivity and quality performance while managing a steady and time‑sensitive caseload. Participate in ongoing training to stay current on evolving fraud trends, regulatory expectations, and emerging risks. Monitor shared inboxes, respond promptly to internal and external inquiries, and escalate issues when appropriate. Act as a liaison between investigative teams and client‑resolution partners to support coordinated case handling and information flow. Must‑Have Qualifications Proven experience conducting fraud investigations or similar financial‑crime casework. Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make defensible decisions. Solid understanding of fraud and money‑laundering investigative processes from initial review through case disposition. Ability to independently manage and resolve cases with minimal oversight. Clear, accurate, and defensible documentation skills for investigative decisions and case narratives. Proficiency with a broad suite of investigative and research applications (approximately 35 tools). Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with tight deadlines. Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with branch personnel and other internal partners to gather additional information. Preferred Qualifications CAMS or CFE certification. Prior law‑enforcement or investigative background. Experience preparing or contributing to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or familiarity with SAR requirements. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: Contract Location: Atlanta, GA, US Job Type: Date Posted: April 3, 2026 Pay Range: $37 - $37 per hour