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At a glance
Bank of America is hiring a Senior Fraud Analyst - Merrill Wealth Management in Newark, NJ; Pennington, NJ. It is a full-time role in Finance, Banking & Accounting, asking for at least 1 year of experience, first listed on November 3. The advertised pay is $25–$33 an hour. The description mentions Excel and Salesforce. Bank of America has 199 other openings in the US, 5 of them in Newark, NJ. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 3 Finance & Banking openings in Newark, NJ today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $168,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Bank of America advertises $25 to $33 an hour, a midpoint of $29 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 67% of the 27 finance & banking jobs in New Jersey that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $27.38 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $29 an hour comes to about $60,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and New Jersey tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Bank of America has 200 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 32 states. Most are in finance & banking (162), data & AI (7) and operations (6). The biggest locations are Charlotte, NC (30), New York, NY (25) and Jacksonville, FL (17). None of them is fully remote, 4% are open to entry-level candidates and 44% show pay. We collect Bank of America's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for handling complex and escalated customer situations regarding possible fraudulent account activity. Key responsibilities include receiving inbound calls and takes appropriate action requiring accuracy on complex transactions. Job expectations include performing functions related to research and resolution of fraudulent activity, service support, and delivering practical, innovative solutions to clients while focusing on retention and re-establishing client confidence.
Responsibilities:
- Services banking products with high-risk activity to maximize approval of legitimate transactions, minimize client impact at the point of sale, identify fraudulent activity and restrict account activity
- Assists Fraud Strategy partners with development of new tactics by facilitating controlled tests and simulations within the production environment
- Tests existing customer facing capabilities (credit, debit, transactions, deposit activity, and online activities) for unknown vulnerabilities resulting in potential fraudulent exploitation and unplanned loss
- Participates in triage related to Executive Escalations & Incident Response fraud activities
- Reviews and investigates reports of suspected fraudulent activity with accurate recording of data captured during client interactions
- Follows established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years of fraud servicing or call center experience.
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a financial/banking center
- Fraud detection and prevention experience
- Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
*** 1st and 2nd shifts available **
** Must be flexible to work various shifts which may include a weekend day **
Skills:
- Customer and Client Focus
- Data Collection and Entry
- Due Diligence
- Issue Management
- Oral Communications
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
- Written Communications
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.”
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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US - NJ - Pennington - 1400 American Blvd - Hopewell Bldg 4 (NJ2140)Pay and benefits informationPay range$25.00 - $33.00 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Predictable payThis role is compensated with a base salary and is not incentive eligible.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Bank of America's official careers site on November 3, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Bank of America will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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