Overview:
Financial fraud investigations require experienced professionals who can connect the dots, analyze complex activity, and work with partners across the financial system to resolve cases. German American Bank is seeking a Fraud Investigator to join our Fraud Investigation Team. In this role, you’ll lead investigations into suspected fraud, analyze transaction activity and digital banking data, and coordinate with internal teams, financial institutions, and law enforcement when necessary. You’ll also support regulatory reporting and help strengthen the bank’s fraud prevention strategy by identifying trends and mentoring other team members.
What You’ll Do:
What it Takes:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or related field
- Experience in banking, fraud investigations, financial crimes, or risk management
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to evaluate complex transactions and account activity
- Knowledge of fraud schemes, payment channels, and fraud prevention practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation of investigative findings
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams, external financial institutions, and law enforcement partners
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple active investigations
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) or similar payments certification
Bonus Points:
What we can offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
- 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness benefits
- Life event coverage
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
- 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
About Us:
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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or a related field
- Experience in banking, fraud investigations, financial crimes, or risk management
- Strong analytical and investigative skills for evaluating complex transactions and account activity
- Knowledge of fraud schemes, payment channels, and fraud prevention practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including investigative documentation
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams, financial institutions, and law enforcement
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active investigations
- Certified Fraud Examiner certification
- Certified Financial Crimes Specialist certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification
- Accredited ACH Professional or similar payments certification
What We Do
German American Bancorp is a financial holding company whose banking subsidiary, German American Bank, serves individuals and businesses across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It offers banking and wealth-management services through a network of local offices; in Columbus and Greater Cincinnati it operates as Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank. Founded in Jasper, Indiana, the organization emphasizes helping employees, clients, communities, and shareholders thrive.
