Undergraduate Internship -Fraud Prevention
Amerant

Fraud Prevention Analyst Intern

Help Amerant Bank protect our customers and strengthen our financial system pursuing a career you feel good about. We are seeking driven, detail-oriented Interns to join our Fraud Prevention Unit and become part of our growing talent community.

The Fraud Prevention Analyst Intern offers hands-on exposure to real-world fraud risk and provides the opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in financial-crime prevention. This role requires an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and ability to collaborate effectively within a team-based environment. Our success relies on developing curious, ethical professionals who are committed to protecting customers and mitigating risk.

This internship is full of opportunities to participate in analytical projects and support risk management initiatives that directly impact the success of the Fraud Prevention Unit. Interns will gain practical, real-life experience working in fraud monitoring while being actively mentored by management and experienced fraud professionals. The internship is designed to support talent development by cultivating future fraud analysts with the skills, knowledge and judgement necessary to grow. Upon completion of the intern program there is potential to obtain a full-time or project-based offer.

About Amerant Bank

At Amerant Bank, team members can build solid careers and make contributions to our dynamic environment. As we continually evolve and move forward to keep pace with the needs of our customers who are transacting business within our markets, we draw upon the diverse talent of our team members to identify new solutions and innovative ideas. We value the unique contribution of each team member and create a culture to combine this individuality to create a thriving and visionary organization.

The Amerant Bank culture is one that embraces social responsibility. We take our leadership role in the community seriously and reach out to make the markets we serve better places to live and work. Throughout our more than 40-year history, team members have been an integral part of expressing care and concern for our neighbors. Countless volunteer hours create lasting changes in our communities and provide forums for team members who work together to have fun together, too. Our priority is to support the organizations whose causes mean the most to our team members and customers.

Amerant Bank is an equal opportunity employer that pledges to not discriminate against team members based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Growth in Competence and Knowledge:

• This intern position provides participants exposure to fraud monitoring across various payment channels, as well as analytics, identity theft risk management and investigations.
• Intern will be required to successfully complete all required course work within the allotted timeframe.
• Progress will be monitored by the intern's performance of required tasks by collaborative coaches, senior management, and the intern program director.
• Interns will be assigned to an intern manager and will also gain exposure to multiple departments at the bank.
• Interns will work with teammates and their manager on projects important to the bank's goals. On the job learning will be provided.
• Interns will participate in team meetings, training, and presentations as available
• Interns will complete a 12-week curriculum, marked with specific milestones.

The Role

The successful candidate will have exposure to these areas and perform the following duties.

• Support the monitoring team in responding to transaction alerts across various payment channels
• Analyze transaction and fraud trends
• Assist in conducting Identity Theft Risk Assessments
• Participate in department implementation projects
• Review investigation documentation and findings

Are you a fit?

• Minimum of 2 years college education in Finance, Information Systems, Business Analytics or job-related degree
• Must be enrolled at Miami Dade College, Florida International University, Barry University, St. Thomas University
• Graduating in 2026 or 2027
• Must be a team player and maintain a professional image
• Must be able to prioritize work and effectively manage time.
• Displays a high level of professionalism
• Good quality computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable interacting with senior management and / or non-technical members of the organization

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