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Fraud Examiner, Investigators and Analysts

Mid-level

Also known as: AML Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering Analyst), AML Consultant (Anti-Money Laundering Consultant), AML Investigator (Anti-Money Laundering Investigator), AML Operations Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering Operations Analyst)

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Fraud Examiner, Investigator, or Analyst, you'll work to uncover financial irregularities by gathering evidence, taking statements, and producing detailed reports. Your work often involves in-depth data analysis and careful documentation to resolve fraud allegations. You'll spend most of your time indoors, working with emails and phone calls, where accuracy is crucial. This role suits someone with strong critical thinking skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to justice, as your decisions can significantly impact companies.
Fraud InvestigationForensic AccountingFinancial ForensicsRisk ManagementFinanceLegal StudiesCriminal JusticeAnalysisBusiness Administration

A Day in the Life

You arrive at your corporate office in downtown Chicago, grabbing a coffee before settling into your cubicle. Your dual monitors flicker to life, and you immediately open Outlook. The first few emails detail new fraud allegations and updates on ongoing investigations. You review a summary report from your team lead, prioritizing cases that require immediate attention. The quiet hum of the office signals the start of another day dedicated to uncovering financial irregularities, with a stack of digital documents already awaiting your scrutiny.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
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In-demand software
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Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+4.1%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

9,400

per year (US)

Jobs today

137,800

in 2025 → 143,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

The job outlook for this career is stable, with about 9,400 openings projected each year through 2035. You can expect a median annual wage of $81,100. Employment is projected to grow by 4.1% over the next decade.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Financial Support Specialist
  • Security-Focused Customer Support

Where it can lead

  • Senior Fraud Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Forensic Accountant

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly transform this career by automating routine data analysis, identifying patterns, and flagging suspicious transactions more efficiently. This shifts the human role towards more complex investigations, strategic oversight, and interpreting nuanced data that AI cannot fully grasp. The need for human judgment in complex fraud cases, ethical considerations, and direct testimony will remain critical.

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Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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