Fraud Security Specialist II

As a Fraud Specialist II, you investigate complex fraud cases by analyzing accounts, transactions, and alerts to prevent financial loss. You handle high-risk situations, make informed decisions, communicate directly with customers, and maintain detailed case documentation while navigating multiple systems and regulatory requirements. This role goes beyond entry-level fraud work, with a strong focus on risk assessment, case resolution, and supporting broader fraud prevention efforts.

Jasper Operations Center - 1311 W 12th Ave, Jasper, IN 47546

Evansville Vogel Rd. - 4424 Vogel Road, Evansville, IN 47714

A Day in the Life – Your focus will be to investigate complex fraudulent activity by reviewing suspicious transactions, analyzing risk, and making informed decisions that balance customer experience with loss prevention. You will communicate with customers and partners through inbound and outbound calls, document findings, manage cases from detection through resolution, and ensure compliance with BSA and internal policies. The position also involves collaborating with business lines, law enforcement, and leadership while supporting fraud prevention efforts and providing guidance or mentorship as needed.

• Analytical & Decision-Making Skills: Strong ability to identify patterns, assess risk, and conduct in-depth research, with the judgment and autonomy to make independent decisions on complex, high-risk cases and resolve both immediate fraud threats and longer-term issues.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly engage with customers and stakeholders, document findings, and support effective reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical Proficiency & Adaptability: Comfort navigating multiple systems and software tools, with the adaptability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing increasingly complex scenarios.

Bonus Points:

Bilingual

• Bilingual
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or business related field
• Experience in law enforcement

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
• 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and bereavement leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Wellness benefits
• Life event coverage
• Service awards
• Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
• Great deals on both national and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping
• Logo wear discounts
• Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services

German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.

German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

German American is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Acquisition team at 812-482-0717 or careers@germanamerican.com.

German American employees are required to adhere to laws and regulations applicable to banks and to German American policies and procedures. Applicants should expect to complete necessary pre-employment screening pursuant to these laws, regulations, and policies.