Fraud Investigator Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Fraud Investigator:

  • BSc/BA degree in a related field such as law, criminal justice or risk management
  • X years of experience as Fraud Investigator or relevant role
  • Persistent in finding relevant information 
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • X years of experience with relevant Information System
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent interviewing and interrogation skills
  • Honest and ethical
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance 

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Fraud Investigator skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Fraud Investigator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.