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Sid Beck

Senior Fraud Investigator
Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Senior Fraud Investigator with 12+ years of experience across check fraud, card fraud, transaction monitoring, and AML investigations. Proven track record reducing fraud losses, identifying emerging patterns, and strengthening controls across enterprise banking environments. Experienced in SAR/SIR filings, QA, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in Actimize, LexisNexis, Tableau, and modern fraud‑tech tools. Known for rapid promotion, high performance, and leadership in remote-first environments.

Work History

Detection & Investigation Associate

PNC Bank
Remote – Florida Home Office
10.2024 - Current

ENTERPRISE FRAUD REACT

  • Promoted from Detection & Investigation Analyst Lead to Associate in Feb 2026 following an “Exceeds Expectations” performance rating for 2025.
  • Lead investigations into complex check fraud cases, minimizing financial loss and mitigating AML risk across PNC’s portfolio.
  • Research and analyze suspicious activity, recommend case dispositions, and identify control gaps to strengthen fraud and AML controls.
  • Document investigative analysis and ensure files are audit‑ready, coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders for timely resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with FCC, AML, and BSA regulations while conducting investigations and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Provide financial remediation on disputes and alerts confirmed as fraudulent, ensuring accurate resolution and compliance with internal policy.
  • Support accurate and timely SIR/SAR filings, working closely with Quality Assurance to maintain high investigation and documentation standards.
  • Utilize tools including Actimize, LexisNexis, FinHub, Tableau, and Verint Video Inspector, alongside PNC core banking platforms.

Detection & Investigation Analyst Lead

PNC Bank
Remote – Florida Home Office
10.2020 - 10.2024

CARD LOSS PREVENTION

  • Promoted from Analyst to Work Lead in Jan 2022 and recognized as a subject matter expert in card fraud detection and prevention.
  • Mentored and coached analysts and new hires, boosting team accuracy and efficiency in fraud detection and case handling.
  • Managed escalated cases, high‑risk overrides, limit increase reviews, and compromised card scenarios requiring precise judgment.
  • Led CLP Work Lead Chat support, providing real‑time guidance and decisions on complex fraud situations.
  • Conducted QA reviews and supported workforce scheduling and daily quick‑start meetings to align priorities and manage queues.
  • Consistently earned performance ratings of “Exceeds Expectations” and “Significantly Exceeds Expectations” from 2020–2023.

Branch Banker & Teller

PNC Bank
Port Saint Lucie, FL
09.2013 - 10.2020

Gatlin Branch and Midport Branch

  • Promoted from Teller to Branch Sales & Service Associate (Nov 2015), then to Branch Banker (Dec 2016), reflecting strong sales and service performance.
  • Delivered consultative customer service, opening deposit accounts, loans, and credit cards while meeting sales and referral goals.
  • Mentored new employees and served as Workplace, Wealth, and Lending Champion, supporting branch initiatives and partner referrals.
  • Held NMLS #1418299 and performed daily outreach across multiple channels to deepen customer relationships and drive business to partners.
  • Processed financial transactions accurately, mitigated fraud risk, and filed CTRs/SIRs in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

  • Fraud detection and prevention; check and card fraud investigations; transaction monitoring
  • AML/BSA compliance; FCC regulations; suspicious activity reporting (SARs/SIRs); CTR filing
  • Financial investigative analysis; risk assessment and escalation; control gap identification
  • Investigative research; case documentation; audit‑ready reporting; stakeholder communication
  • Tools: Actimize, LexisNexis, FinHub, Tableau, Verint Video Inspector, Microsoft Office/SharePoint, PNC banking systems (Service Browser, Host, WebView, ATF, Xnet, STX, EDGE, ZAP, Mantis, TM Portal)
  • Leadership and soft skills: coaching and mentoring, quality review support, customer service and de‑escalation, critical thinking, attention to detail, decision‑making, workload prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Coursework in Management And Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Timeline

Detection & Investigation Associate

PNC Bank
10.2024 - Current

Detection & Investigation Analyst Lead

PNC Bank
10.2020 - 10.2024

Branch Banker & Teller

PNC Bank
09.2013 - 10.2020

Coursework in Management And Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Bemidji State University
Sid BeckSenior Fraud Investigator