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Fraud Investigator roles on OPT require analytical skills and often a background in criminal justice, finance, or data analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions when tied to financial technology or data-driven fraud detection. Standard OPT authorization applies, with employers filing an E-Verify report within 10 days of your start date.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Financial Crimes Specialist # 997565
Location: Minneapolis MN 55415, Charlotte NC 28262
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Hours: Mon-Fri
Pay range: $28-$32
Job Description:
Identifies, researches, and analyzes more complex financial crimes transactions and referrals, policy violations and/or suspicious situations with moderate to high risk. Conducts investigative research using appropriate investigative techniques to determine liability and impact of cases and mitigates financial losses and/or business interruptions. Performs detailed analyses to detect transactional and relationship patterns, trends, anomalies, and schemes across multiple businesses/products.
Duties include any or all the following:
- Performs risk analysis and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models.
- May be required to call and interview customers during the investigation process. Training will be provided on this.
- Prepares documentation and refers cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations (ITO) and Suspected Financial Abuse, reports to government agencies and makes recommendations to senior management.
- Identifies and acts on control failures in bank processes and procedures, customer, or team member decisions.
- Develops and/or implements testing strategies and methodologies.
- Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls; conducts data and/or onsite reviews, analyzes findings, determines risk level and may recommend resulting fraud prevention strategies.
- Drafts corrective action plans and participates in change management.
- Leads, participates in and/or provides support for projects and initiatives.
- Provides input to development and delivery of a wide range of team member education for financial crimes awareness.
- Acts as an escalation point for more complex cases.
- Provides litigation support through support documentation/testimony case risk evaluation (reputational, credit, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud Investigations, Law Enforcement, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, law enforcement, military experience, education
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is preferred
- Recent experience as an Accountant, Attorney or possess Juris Doctor is a plus
- Must be highly proficient using MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Willing to work in an office setting while working at a desk for extended hours
- Must be technically proficient using a computer
- Investigation experience strongly preferred
- Ability to think critically and analyze things
- Strong writing ability
Nice to Haves:
- Banking and Financial Fraud Investigations experience
- Experience writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR’s)
About us:
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Title: Financial Crimes Specialist # 997565
Location: Minneapolis MN 55415, Charlotte NC 28262
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Hours: Mon-Fri
Pay range: $28-$32
Job Description:
Identifies, researches, and analyzes more complex financial crimes transactions and referrals, policy violations and/or suspicious situations with moderate to high risk. Conducts investigative research using appropriate investigative techniques to determine liability and impact of cases and mitigates financial losses and/or business interruptions. Performs detailed analyses to detect transactional and relationship patterns, trends, anomalies, and schemes across multiple businesses/products.
Duties include any or all the following:
- Performs risk analysis and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models.
- May be required to call and interview customers during the investigation process. Training will be provided on this.
- Prepares documentation and refers cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations (ITO) and Suspected Financial Abuse, reports to government agencies and makes recommendations to senior management.
- Identifies and acts on control failures in bank processes and procedures, customer, or team member decisions.
- Develops and/or implements testing strategies and methodologies.
- Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls; conducts data and/or onsite reviews, analyzes findings, determines risk level and may recommend resulting fraud prevention strategies.
- Drafts corrective action plans and participates in change management.
- Leads, participates in and/or provides support for projects and initiatives.
- Provides input to development and delivery of a wide range of team member education for financial crimes awareness.
- Acts as an escalation point for more complex cases.
- Provides litigation support through support documentation/testimony case risk evaluation (reputational, credit, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud Investigations, Law Enforcement, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, law enforcement, military experience, education
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is preferred
- Recent experience as an Accountant, Attorney or possess Juris Doctor is a plus
- Must be highly proficient using MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Willing to work in an office setting while working at a desk for extended hours
- Must be technically proficient using a computer
- Investigation experience strongly preferred
- Ability to think critically and analyze things
- Strong writing ability
Nice to Haves:
- Banking and Financial Fraud Investigations experience
- Experience writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR’s)
About us:
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Fraud Investigator
Target STEM-eligible fraud roles
Fraud Investigator positions at fintech companies or data-driven fraud analytics teams often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the employer's SOC code maps to a STEM-designated field before applying to maximize your authorized work period.
Highlight your E-Verify eligibility upfront
OPT employers must use E-Verify. Mention in your cover letter that you're authorized to work and that your employer simply needs to complete E-Verify enrollment. This removes a common hesitation hiring managers have about OPT candidates early in the process.
Emphasize data and analytical credentials
Fraud Investigator roles increasingly require SQL, Python, or data visualization skills. Candidates who can demonstrate proficiency in these tools alongside a relevant degree in finance, statistics, or computer science are more competitive at OPT-friendly employers.
Apply to financial institutions and insurers first
Banks, insurance companies, and payment processors hire fraud investigators regularly and have established OPT and H-1B sponsorship pipelines. These employers understand work authorization workflows and are less likely to reject OPT candidates out of unfamiliarity.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
Fraud investigation hiring cycles can run six to eight weeks. Apply early enough that your OPT start date aligns with an offer. If you're within 90 days of graduation, you can apply for OPT and include your receipt notice when communicating your start date.
Pursue relevant certifications to strengthen your profile
Certifications like the Certified Fraud Examiner credential signal commitment and domain expertise to skeptical employers. Earning or pursuing CFE designation while on OPT demonstrates long-term professional intent and can offset concerns about sponsorship timelines after OPT ends.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Fraud Investigator on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Fraud Investigator roles are eligible for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, such as finance, criminal justice, data analytics, or a related discipline. Your employer must use E-Verify and report your employment to your designated school official within 10 days of your start date.
Do Fraud Investigator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some do. If the role is primarily analytical and the employer classifies it under a STEM SOC code, such as 15-2041 (Operations Research Analysts) or a data science classification, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Roles framed around manual casework without a quantitative component are less likely to qualify. Confirm the SOC code with your employer before assuming STEM eligibility.
Where can I find Fraud Investigator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers with documented sponsorship history. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on Fraud Investigator listings where employers have already hired international candidates, which significantly narrows down the pool to realistic opportunities rather than wasting time on roles that will screen you out.
What degree backgrounds do employers accept for Fraud Investigator roles on OPT?
Most employers accept degrees in finance, accounting, criminal justice, economics, statistics, or computer science. Some positions, particularly at fintech companies, favor candidates with data analytics or information systems backgrounds. The key requirement for OPT eligibility is that your position must be in a field directly related to your degree, so confirm the connection before applying.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends if I work as a Fraud Investigator?
Many financial institutions and insurance companies do sponsor H-1B for fraud investigation roles, particularly when the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. However, sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on the employer's policy and your role classification. Starting the conversation about long-term sponsorship intent during the offer stage is advisable.
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