Risk Analyst (Fraud) - ICMA-RC dba MissionSquare Retirement

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Corporate Affairs team. 

Supports risk management in the operation of the fraud prevention and risk management programs. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in the identification, investigation, and resolution of suspected and known fraudulent activity targeting our clients.

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Perform analysis of fraud alerts, reports, and other intelligence received internally and externally. Provide detailed synopsis of findings that enable management to take appropriate action.
• Serve as liaison between risk management and all relevant stakeholders on fraud related matters.
• Proactively identify and inform management of emerging fraud risks or trends.
• Proactively identify and escalate to management, instances of failed fraud controls, circumvention of controls, or training opportunities for fraud control operators.
• Through learning and interaction with various employees and stakeholders, gain an in-depth understanding of business operations to enable critical thinking on fraud risks and process improvement opportunities.
• Interact with other 2^nd and 3^rd line of defense areas such as Compliance, Audit, IT Risk Management and Enterprise Security to identify and inform risk leadership on processes and controls that are of a fraud risk concern.
• Participate in a variety of fraud risk identification and assessment activities such as scenario analysis, annual risk assessment, and business unit risk and control self-assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• One to three years of experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Risk management, process improvement or audit certifications such as CIA, CRISC, Six Sigma, CRMA or working towards one preferred

• Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of risk management and risk assessment
• Results-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow into a well-rounded risk professional.
• Work effectively with all levels of staff and develop collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to think outside the box and provide creative and practical solutions for fraud risk mitigation
• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

 To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
• Varied incentive plans
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and career development courses
• Mentoring programs
• Volunteerism program 

 As a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.