Director of Fraud Investigations

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Job Summary:

The Director of Fraud Investigations leads a specialized team within The Standard’s anti-fraud program, with accountability for delivering results across a significant component of the Company’s fraud risk management and investigative function. In this role you will be responsible for executing and enhancing key elements of the anti-fraud control framework and translating enterprise fraud strategy into effective operational outcomes.  You will partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and business leaders to manage fraud risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in fraud detection, investigation, and prevention capabilities.

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead Fraud Operations and Program Execution:  

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of subject matter experts in fraud investigations, compliance, and risk mitigation, while building team capability to address complex and evolving fraud risks.
• Translate enterprise fraud strategy into execution by setting priorities, analyzing trends, metrics, and control effectiveness, and creating plans that lead to measurable outcomes that improve fraud detection and investigation processes.
• Oversee complex fraud investigations and ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies, and investigative standards to drive results and ensure high-quality investigative outcomes.

Risk Management and Compliance Leadership:

• Oversee fraud risk and mitigation activities and identify emerging fraud risks and trends and recommend actions to address control gaps and strengthen risk management practices.
• Ensure adherence to applicable legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements related to fraud investigations and financial crimes.
• Escalate enterprise-level risks, trends, and systemic issues to senior leadership as needed.           

Cross-Functional Influence and Partnership:

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, IT, Information Security, and business leaders to address fraud risks and improve processes that promote consistent practices and alignment across stakeholders involved in fraud risk management.
• Provide subject matter expertise and influence decision-making on fraud-related initiatives, projects, and operational improvements

Continuous Improvement and External Awareness:

• Monitor evolving fraud risks, regulatory developments, and industry practices.
• Contribute insights to support refinement of fraud strategy and program direction.
• Participate in industry forums to maintain awareness of emerging threats and best practices.              

Skills & Background You’ll Need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (required) Master’s degree (preferred)

Certification: CFE/CIFI (strongly preferred)

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in law enforcement, fraud, compliance, legal, or investigative roles, with a focus on complex investigations; 10+ years preferred.
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience leading teams and driving results.
• Prior experience in retirement plans and/or voluntary benefits a plus.
• Demonstrated success owning fraud program outcomes and delivering measurable results.
• Advanced technology skills (MS Office Suite) and utilization of technology resources to conduct research. (i.e. Link Analysis, Ping One Identity, Nuance Voice Analytics, and Fraud Share).

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of fraud investigations, regulatory frameworks, and compliance practices.
• Strong understanding of how fraud risk management affects business performance and division-level outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and implement effective solutions.
• Skilled in using internal and external contacts, along with technology resources, to research, investigate, analyze data, and develop investigation reports.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:

Winning Together: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and effective partnerships both internally and externally at all levels including executive leadership. Viewed as a trusted SME with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions. 

Driving Success: Ability to lead highly skilled professionals and drive results in a complex, regulated environment. Strong organization and project management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and consistently produce high-quality, impactful work product that helps mitigate risk for the organization.

Improvement Mindset: Proactively identifies trends and patterns and provides analysis and recommendations to stakeholders and decision makers, to define, implement, and deliver investigative results that will help mitigate future risk and take us “next level.”

Adaptability: Adapts quickly to changing priorities and is comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty driven by a fast-changing environment and new challenges. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

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We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.