Fraud Prevention Officer bei North Coast Credit Union

 Help us protect our members, our credit union, and our community.

At North Coast Credit Union, we believe in safeguarding our members’ financial well-being. We’re looking for a Fraud Prevention Officer to lead our fraud detection, investigation, and prevention efforts. If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about protecting people, and thrive on staying one step ahead of fraudsters—you belong here.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor member accounts and transactions daily for unusual or suspicious activity.
• Investigate suspected fraud cases, document findings, and file required reports (CTRs, SARs, etc.).
• Develop and deliver fraud prevention training for staff and education materials for members.
• Stay ahead of emerging fraud trends and keep the credit union proactive and compliant.
• Partner with colleagues, law enforcement, and industry peers to minimize risk.
• Provide reports and insights to senior leadership and the Board.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional office environment with flexibility to work from either the Bellingham (Dupont) or our Mount Vernon location.  All new team members will complete their initial training in Bellingham.  After training, the position may be based at your preferred location, with potential for a hybrid schedule.

This role will require occasional travel for meetings, trainings, or branch visits.

Why Join Us?

At North Coast Credit Union, you’re not just protecting accounts—you’re protecting people. You’ll join a mission-driven team committed to trust, service, and member success, all while growing your own career in fraud prevention.  We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to grow in a values-based, community-minded organization.

North Coast Credit Union Employees Enjoy Robust Benefits - Helping you thrive!

• We enjoy paid time off with a starting vacation accrual of 15 days per year, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time which accrues at 4 hours per pay period (12 days per year).
• We invest in our employees' futures by offering a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to a 10% employer contribution.
• We prioritize your health and well-being and offer medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family, including free mental health and wellness plan options.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during life's unexpected events with employer provided life and disability insurance along with paid bereavement leave.
• We annually donate $250 of North Coast Care Funds to a local non-profit of your choice on your anniversary.
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

 What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, finance, business, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of fraud prevention, risk management, or financial institution experience.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, Reg E, Reg CC, Visa chargeback rules, and other fraud-related regulations.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and strong communication skills.
• Bonus points for certifications such as CFE, BSA/AML, or CUCO.