Fraud Strategy & Analytics Manager

Note: All candidates must be able to work as a W2 employee for any employer in the US. (The role is not eligible for Corp to Corps or those requiring sponsorships now or in the future. Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.)

Title: Sr. Fraud Strategy & Analytics Manager

Type of role: Direct hire (No Corp. to Corps, Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the US as a W2 employee.)

Location: Uptown Charlotte

Compensation: $110K – 135K (Based on relevant experience.)

Summary of Position:

The Sr. Fraud Strategy & Analytics Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of people, process and technology strategies that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness while minimizing risk. They’ll partner and engage with the operations, compliance and credit risk teams to review trends and patterns in complex data sets and collaborate to develop innovative strategies that will mitigate current and emerging risks. The role serves as a risk consultant through current knowledge of trends, regulations, and changes within the industry. Collaborates with industry partners, peers, and colleagues to influence fraud strategy and enhances controls. This Manager participates in new product and services reviews to ensure product and business leaders consider fraud implications and provides leadership that fosters productive relationships at all levels and across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Fraud Prevention - Responsible for reviewing existing and development of new strategies, policies, procedures, and processes that advance fraud prevention, fraud detection, and risk mitigation. Partners with and influences senior leadership regarding strategies and systems that mitigate fraud risk for the company.

• Managerial Functions - Leads and develops a team and leverages cross functional roles to collaborate on fraud initiatives. Establishes and monitors key fraud performance metrics. Responsible for training and professional development of team.

• Industry Expert – Stays updated on industry trends and standards, including banking regulations and privacy laws. Monitors fraud data for reporting, builds relationships within the company and with vendors, and maintains a professional network with peers at other financial institutions.

• Enterprise Influence – Acts as a risk consultant with senior leaders, project teams, and business units on enterprise initiatives. Leads project planning, implementation, and evaluation. Participates in steering committees to raise awareness and address risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in fraud management and 5 years of management experience; OR equivalent experience in fraud, compliance, or investigative roles considered.
• Demonstrated success designing and building fraud prevention strategies and analytics.
• Experience with analytics tools including SQL and Python as well as decision tree strategy building.
• Strong research and documentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong risk judgement, with the ability to balance fraud prevention and operational efficiency.
• Fraud certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS) is a plus.