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Jake Clarkson

@jakeclarkson

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Lead fraud analyst protecting financial institutions from transactional risk.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead fraud detection, mentor teams, improve processes, and reduce financial risk while working within a collaborative, compliance-driven culture.

I am a highly motivated fraud analyst with hands-on experience in detecting and preventing financial crimes in accordance with BSA, KYC, CIP, Reg CC, and ID Theft Prevention Program guidelines. I have led training for new hires, mentored peers, and served as a subject matter expert on fraud and risk.

At Wells Fargo I performed thousands of risk reviews, identified complex, large-dollar fraud, and personally helped prevent significant losses by placing timely holds and implementing mitigation steps. I regularly analyze fraud trends using Tableau and Excel and compile detailed case notes that adhere to regulatory and internal policy requirements.

My background includes customer-facing banking roles and prior military investigative experience as a Military Police Investigator, which strengthened my investigative rigor, attention to detail, and leadership under pressure. I seek roles where I can continue improving fraud detection programs, mentor teams, and drive measurable risk reduction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Fraud & Claims Rep

Current

Wells Fargo Bank

Nov 2024 - Present (11 months)

Train and mentor fraud agents, lead investigations on new account originations, and implement controls that improved case load efficiency by 50% while preventing over $1M in fraudulent losses. Coordinate cross-functional reviews and present weekly fraud analytics to leadership.

Fraud Investigation Tableau Microsoft Excel Case Management Systems Risk Mitigation Mentoring Incident Response

Fraud & Claims Representative

Wells Fargo Bank

Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted complex risk reviews on 7,000+ accounts (2023–2024), documented fraud indicators, and maintained a 100% potential loss review accuracy rate while preventing millions in losses. Coordinated with identity and account-takeover teams and communicated fraud findings to customers.

Risk Reviews Fraud Detection UW Prevent SVP CACS Systems LexisNexis Accurint Regulatory Compliance Case Documentation

Associate Personal Banker

Wells Fargo Bank

Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered customer service and product recommendations, supported tellers with transaction reviews and limit overrides, and mentored new bankers to improve service delivery and sales referrals.

Customer Service Referrals Mentoring Compliance Relationship Building

Military Police Investigator

United States Army

Feb 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 7 months)

Conducted law enforcement and investigative duties, trained personnel on procedures, and assisted secure transport operations supporting movement of over $2B in supplies while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

Investigation Law Enforcement Security Operations Training Chain Of Custody Compliance Risk Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration / Organizational Management

2021 - 2023

Grade: 3.61 GPA

Activities and societies: President's List Award Recipient (2022, 2023)

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with studies in Organizational Management and achieved a 3.61 GPA with President's List honors in 2022 and 2023.