Fraud Analyst

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Interactive Brokers LLC (“IBLLC”) is searching for a Fraud Analyst on the Risk Assessment Team (“RA”) within the New Accounts Department to be located in our Chicago office.  The Fraud Analyst will report to a Risk Assessment Team Lead and will assist with ensuring the firm complies with Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, and industry AML laws and regulations. We are searching for candidates with prior experience in the financial services industry, extraordinary attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

The IBLLC RA is accountable for providing high-quality reviews of Anti Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions, anti-fraud, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) issues for retail customers, financial advisors, hedge fund operators and other professional clients. The aim is to facilitate client onboarding by providing regulatory and compliance guidance while building and maintaining long-term client relationships as we expand our global service offerings.

• →Identify and investigate alerts and escalated cases to detect fraud
• →Develop, implement, and maintain fraud detection and prevention strategies
• →Ensure compliance with fraud policies and procedures
• →Collaborate with other departments to ensure fraud prevention measures are in place
• →Advise management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• →All other duties or responsibilities assigned

• 1-3 years of experience conducting fraud or financial crimes investigations
• College degree is required.
• Knowledge of the Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO), Broker Dealer and/or Futures Commodity Merchant (“FCM”) environment, and equities and equity-linked products is key
• High proficiency with desktop applications and MS Office suite of products
• Must be comfortable working in an automated, hands-on environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skill sets

• Experience within a Compliance Department, internal audit, legal or a control function of an SRO, BD or FCM.
• Trading background with the ability to understand and breakdown complex trading strategies.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar certification

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.