Eric Thorn

About Eric Thorn

Fraud Management and Financial Crimes professional with 10+ years of experience leading fraud investigations, managing fraud teams, and protecting financial institutions from fraud losses. Proven leader with extensive experience in fraud detection, fraud prevention strategy, AML-related investigations, and operational risk management.Currently experienced as a Fraud Manager overseeing investigators, developing fraud mitigation strategies, analyzing fraud trends, and improving investigative performance. Previously held multiple progressive leadership roles at Synchrony Financial, including Fraud Frontline Manager, Tactical Operations Manager, and Fraud Training & Process Development Leader.Recognized as Fraud Manager of the Year for leadership, investigative performance, and operational excellence.Highly skilled in:• Fraud Investigations (Card, Account Takeover, Application Fraud, Identity Theft)• AML awareness and financial crime detection• SIU and fraud case management• Fraud operations leadership• Fraud prevention strategy• Fraud detection tools and systems• Fraud trend analysis and loss mitigation• Compliance and regulatory adherence• Team leadership and investigator coaching• Fraud process improvement and operational optimizationKnown for strong analytical thinking, leadership, and the ability to quickly identify fraud risks and implement solutions that protect customers and organizations.Open to Fraud Manager, Fraud Investigator, SIU Investigator, AML Investigator, Fraud Analyst, and Financial Crimes roles (Remote or On-Site).

Experience

1. Sales Consultant

   Voss Chevrolet

   Jul 2025 — Present · Centerville, OH, US

Education

• Sinclair Community College

  Associate’s Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Financial Services
• Business Process Development
• Management
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Finance
• Financial Risk
• Business Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Credit
• Start-Ups