Information Security and Fraud Analyst

First Farmers Bank

United States, Tennessee, Columbia

Jan 10, 2026

Date: January 9, 2026

Job Location: First Farmers and Merchants Bank, 816 South Garden Street, Columbia, TN 38401

Education Level: (1) A bachelor's degree, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g. information technology certifications in lieu of a degree). Preferred Certifications include Security+ (CompTIA), CySA+ (CompTIA), or SSCP (ISC²).

Job Type: Full Time

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Robert C. Matthews, email: bob.matthews@myfirstfarmers.com

Role:

The Information Security and Fraud Analyst is responsible for developing and managing appropriate security measures for the bank's information systems, managing third-party vendor security risk, and investigating incidents of fraud and attempted fraud.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

E 35% Risk Management. Coordinates organizational risk assessments. Performs third party vendor risk assessments. Conducts information security Vendor Risk Assessments (VRA) on all in-scope third-party requests. Communicates at all levels and with all business units in providing support in the onboarding of third-party vendors with respect to the assessment of Information Security posture of the vendor. Creates and manages relationships with business units and stakeholders of the Third-Party Vendor Risk Management process. Performs assessment of third-party security and related due diligence documentation (such as SOC).

E 30% Information Security. Monitors computer networks for security issues. Documents and investigates security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents. Stays current on IT security trends and news. Develops company-wide best practices for IT security. Research security enhancements and makes recommendations to management. Implements both internal and external security audits. Analyzes security issues thoroughly to identify the root cause.

E 30% Fraud Investigations. Assists in the investigation of fraud incidents and recovery of funds; Maintains records of incidents, losses, recoveries, and prevention. Provides customer education to increase awareness of the fraud risk and effective techniques customers can use to mitigate the risk. Coaches staff on determination of fraud incidents and communication with customers. Interacts with external partners such as law enforcement agencies, vendors, and banks to validate information to check fraudulent activities.

N 5% Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Performance Measurements:

1.	To comply with the letter and with the spirit of the bank's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

2.	To ensure that the bank suffers no losses due to failure to comply with operational procedures.

3.	To provide friendly, professional, and accurate service and support to all customers both internal and external.

4.	To maintain and build knowledge of auditing procedures through continued learning and research.

5.	To acquire and maintain a working knowledge of regulations and bank procedures; to comply with the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act and other laws and regulations.

6. To maintain the confidentiality of customer and any other sensitive information.

7.	To complete required training and undertake additional training as needed to increase job knowledge and maximize productivity.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience

Three yeas to five years of similar or related experience.

Education

(1) A bachelor's degree, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g. information technology certifications in lieu of a degree). Preferred Certifications include Security+ (CompTIA), CySA+ (CompTIA), or SSCP (ISC²).

Interpersonal Skills

Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.

Other Skills

1. Knowledge in all areas of accounting and audit procedures and the ability to work independently.

2. Working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software; must be able to use PC and other types of general office equipment.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the office to interact with associates or clients and access office machinery and file cabinets. The person in the position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, photocopier, and printer.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and may require travel to branches and other locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as calculators, computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.