Senior Fraud Investigator, Vendor Investigations and Transaction Accuracy
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Job Summary
Investigator Retail Fraud Prevention
Summary
Join Amazons Fraud Prevention team and help protect our financial systems by investigating and preventing fraudulent payments to suppliers and vendors globally. Youll work with sophisticated transactional data to identify emerging fraud schemes lead complex investigations and develop detection systems that stop fraud before it impacts our business.
A Day in the Life
As an Investigator for Retail Fraud Prevention youll dive into complex financial data to uncover patterns that signal potential fraud waste or abuse in our vendor payment processes. Your day might include analyzing large datasets and digital evidence to build a compelling case collaborating with colleagues across Finance Legal and technical teams to validate your findings and presenting clear recommendations to senior leaders. Youll also have opportunities to design new detection systems and refine investigation processes to improve how our team operates. This role sits at the intersection of data analysis and investigative work where your insights directly influence how we protect Amazons financial operations.
About the Team
We are a collaborative team within Finance Operations dedicated to detecting and preventing fraudulent payments across Amazons global operations. Our work is grounded in datawe use signals from invoices payments and transactional records to identify threats and emerging fraud schemes. We partner closely with colleagues in Accounts Payable Finance Legal and technical support to stay ahead of risks and protect the integrity of our financial systems. Our vision is to build a fraud prevention program that evolves with emerging threats and were looking for someone who shares our commitment to this mission and can help us develop other investigators and strengthen our detection capabilities.
Key Job Responsibilities
Conduct thorough investigations into suspected fraudulent vendor payments analyzing complex datasets and digital evidence to identify patterns and build comprehensive cases
Develop and implement detection systems and prototypes that identify new fraud schemes and prevent fraudulent payments from entering our financial system
Prepare detailed case summaries and evidence documentation with clear findings and recommendations for stakeholders Legal and law enforcement referrals
Communicate investigation results and strategic recommendations to senior leaders through periodic business reviews and updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline investigation processes improve efficiency and establish reporting systems that support investigation goals
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent
6 years of complex investigations experience managing end to end investigations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
minimum 1 year experience with SQL
Experience conducting fraud investigations within procurement accounts payable or vendor payment processes
Proficiency with SQL for data analysis and querying
Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and identify patterns indicative of fraud or financial irregularities
Strong written communication skills with the ability to document complex investigations clearly and concisely
Experience working with digital evidence financial records and multiple data sources to support investigative conclusions
Preferred Qualifications
Background in financial crime investigation or forensic accounting
Experience developing fraud detection systems or analytical frameworks
Knowledge of procurement-to-pay lifecycle and common vendor fraud schemes
Experience managing and mentoring other investigators
Familiarity with Amazons business operations or large-scale enterprise environments
About the team
We have a mission to prevent erroneous payments globally for Amazon. Our customers are Amazons shareholders as well as the teams that we support to close investigations. The individual will investigate complex financial fraud cases while inventing new ways to detect fraud. The individual will work with team members all over the globe including U.S. Costa Rica Slovakia India and U.K.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 6 years of compliance audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience in investigations case management
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Summary
Join Amazons Fraud Prevention team and help protect our financial systems by investigating and preventing fraudulent payments to suppliers and vendors globally. Youll work with sophisticated transactional data to identify emerging fraud schemes lead complex investigations and develop detection systems that stop fraud before it impacts our business.
A Day in the Life
As an Investigator for Retail Fraud Prevention youll dive into complex financial data to uncover patterns that signal potential fraud waste or abuse in our vendor payment processes. Your day might include analyzing large datasets and digital evidence to build a compelling case collaborating with colleagues across Finance Legal and technical teams to validate your findings and presenting clear recommendations to senior leaders. Youll also have opportunities to design new detection systems and refine investigation processes to improve how our team operates. This role sits at the intersection of data analysis and investigative work where your insights directly influence how we protect Amazons financial operations.
About the Team
We are a collaborative team within Finance Operations dedicated to detecting and preventing fraudulent payments across Amazons global operations. Our work is grounded in datawe use signals from invoices payments and transactional records to identify threats and emerging fraud schemes. We partner closely with colleagues in Accounts Payable Finance Legal and technical support to stay ahead of risks and protect the integrity of our financial systems. Our vision is to build a fraud prevention program that evolves with emerging threats and were looking for someone who shares our commitment to this mission and can help us develop other investigators and strengthen our detection capabilities.
Key Job Responsibilities
Conduct thorough investigations into suspected fraudulent vendor payments analyzing complex datasets and digital evidence to identify patterns and build comprehensive cases
Develop and implement detection systems and prototypes that identify new fraud schemes and prevent fraudulent payments from entering our financial system
Prepare detailed case summaries and evidence documentation with clear findings and recommendations for stakeholders Legal and law enforcement referrals
Communicate investigation results and strategic recommendations to senior leaders through periodic business reviews and updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline investigation processes improve efficiency and establish reporting systems that support investigation goals
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent
6 years of complex investigations experience managing end to end investigations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
minimum 1 year experience with SQL
Experience conducting fraud investigations within procurement accounts payable or vendor payment processes
Proficiency with SQL for data analysis and querying
Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and identify patterns indicative of fraud or financial irregularities
Strong written communication skills with the ability to document complex investigations clearly and concisely
Experience working with digital evidence financial records and multiple data sources to support investigative conclusions
Preferred Qualifications
Background in financial crime investigation or forensic accounting
Experience developing fraud detection systems or analytical frameworks
Knowledge of procurement-to-pay lifecycle and common vendor fraud schemes
Experience managing and mentoring other investigators
Familiarity with Amazons business operations or large-scale enterprise environments
About the team
We have a mission to prevent erroneous payments globally for Amazon. Our customers are Amazons shareholders as well as the teams that we support to close investigations. The individual will investigate complex financial fraud cases while inventing new ways to detect fraud. The individual will work with team members all over the globe including U.S. Costa Rica Slovakia India and U.K.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 6 years of compliance audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience in investigations case management
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Senior IC
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