At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

As a Fraud Risk Analyst, you'll play a key role in protecting Associated Bank and our customers from fraud and financial crime. You'll investigate suspicious activity, analyze fraud trends, and make informed decisions that help reduce risk while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in fraud prevention, financial crime investigations, and risk management within a collaborative team environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Investigate fraud alerts, suspicious account activity, and customer transactions to identify potential fraud and minimize risk.
• Analyze fraud trends, transaction patterns, and risk indicators to support effective fraud detection and prevention strategies.
• Monitor fraud detection systems and recommend enhancements, including rule and alert tuning, to improve monitoring effectiveness.
• Partner with internal business partners, law enforcement, and external vendors to support fraud investigations and case resolution.
• Document investigative findings, maintain accurate case records, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
• Support fraud prevention initiatives by identifying process improvements and recommending enhancements to controls and monitoring practices.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging fraud schemes, industry trends, and applicable regulations to strengthen the bank's fraud risk program.

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate's degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit, Banking, Business, Law Enforcement, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking, fraud prevention, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make sound risk-based decisions.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in fraud investigations, financial crimes, compliance, or risk management.
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification.
• Experience working with fraud detection systems, transaction monitoring tools, or case management platforms.
• Knowledge of financial crime regulations, fraud typologies, and banking operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll join a team committed to protecting our customers while supporting your professional growth. We invest in your development through mentorship, ongoing learning opportunities, and meaningful career paths in risk management and financial crimes.

Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$46,690.00 - $80,040.00 per year