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Fraud Risk Management and Operations Manager

Pathward, N.A.
CompanyPathward, N.A.
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationRemote
RemoteRemote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted2 Jun 2026
Last verified8 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD,  Scottsdale, AZ,  Louisville, KY,  Troy, MI,  Franklin, TN,  Easton, PA. At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all.  We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success.  We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our  *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART  approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.  About the Role: Responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization's Fraud Risk Management and Operations program, with primary oversight of fraud alert monitoring (Level 1) and fraud case investigations (Level 2). Ensures effective detection, investigation, escalation, and resolution of fraud-related activity across products and channels, while maintaining alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, including BSA/AML where applicable. What You Will Do: Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive fraud detection, alert management, and investigation procedures and controls. Manage and oversee team responsible for: – Level 1: Fraud alert review, triage, and disposition – Level 2: Fraud case investigation, escalation, and resolution Establish and monitor quality standards, productivity expectations, and SLAs for alert handling and case investigations. Assist in overseeing applicable components of the BSA/AML program, including suspicious activity identification and escalation, when fraud activity meets SAR reporting thresholds. Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Product, Operations) to enhance fraud detection strategies, rules, and controls. Participate in risk assessments to identify and evaluate fraud risks across products, channels, customer segments, and emerging typologies. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance fraud detection effectiveness, investigative quality, and operational efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in alert-to-case workflows, including automation, documentation standards, and escalation protocols. Other duties as assigned What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience. CAMS, CFE, or other fraud/financial crimes certification preferred. Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent. Experience in fraud operations, including alert review, case investigation, and fraud typology analysis. Focuses on performance within fraud operations, including alert accuracy, investigative quality, and timeliness. Operates within established guidelines; decisions require validation for non-standard fraud scenarios or high-risk escalations. Addresses routine operational issues (e.g., alert queues, case backlogs) with known solutions; escalates ambiguous or novel fraud patterns.Directs daily work of individual contributors with emphasis on alert disposition accuracy, investigative completeness, and documentation standards. Engages primarily with internal stakeholders, with growing interaction across Risk, Compliance, and Product teams for fraud-related initiatives. Executes established processes; provides frontline feedback to improve fraud detection rules, workflows, and investigative procedures. The responsibilities listed above are not all