Job Description

Job Location: Farmington, Main - Farmington, MO 63640
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: BankingFinancial Crimes Fraud Specialist
Make a Positive Impact
First State Community Bank is looking for an eager and fastidious candidate to join the Financial Crimes Team. The Financial Crimes Fraud Specialist will be responsible for researching and identifying instances of suspicious activity including check kiting, counterfeit and forged checks, scam related fraud, ACH fraud, wire and debit card fraud.
Responsibilities in Accordance with Our Corporate Values
Professionalism
- This position requires strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skill with the ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively within a team environment
- Determine and perform the actions necessary to resolve investigations while reducing potential financial loss to the bank and the customer
Accountability
- Maintain proficient knowledge of current check, wire, ACH, and social engineering based fraud schemes
- Evaluate, summarize and make recommendations for action
Initiative
- Review and analyze high risk transactions to identify possible cases of fraud or money laundering
Adaptability
- Escalate fraud cases for potential Suspicious Activity Report filings
What You Can Expect
- Competitive pay and benefits package - with variable compensation program based on team performance
- 401(k) with generous employer match benefit
- Helpful, qualified, and available leadership
- A caring, stable work environment

Qualifications
- Strong decision making skills
- Analytical and investigative abilities with attention to detail
- Minimum of two (2) years banking experience with teller experience preferred

QualificationsAdditional Information
Being a First Stater…
Being a First Stater means that you roll up your sleeves and dig in. It means you work hard and do your best. It means that you enjoy learning new skills and are always eager to improve. It means you help the team by being a great teammate. It means you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our communities. It means you consistently find new ways to improve our organization.
Do you have what it takes to be a First Stater?
Make a Difference - Apply Now!
First State Bancshares, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.