Fraud Risk Analytics Sr Analyst

Description

The Fraud Risk Sr Analyst is accountable for monitoring and developing fraud risk strategies for Citizens Consumer Debit & ATM Card accounts with a focus on IT tools and systems to monitor and mitigate fraud. The Fraud Risk Sr Analyst will take the lead in the development of fraud processes, strategies, and IT controls/tools to mitigate fraud risk during all facets of the Debit & ATM process while balancing customer experience, operational and product P&L impacts.

Responsibilities include evaluation of new information security tools and processes to enhance detection, and reporting on overall Fraud losses and trends in addition to monitoring strategy performance. Reconcile numerous metrics and condense/summarize portfolio performance, with recommendations for improvements to information security processes and technologies.

• Monitor and develop fraud strategies, tools, processes, models and ensure that they deliver superior fraud detection while balancing approval rate and product P&L impacts. Explain variances and recommend remedial actions to all stakeholders. Mine application data to develop segmentation to improve fraud detection and minimize impact to legitimate applications.
• Strong partnership with vendors and Product team effectively managing the fraud controls for new-account application based on ROI.
• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Risk Management Framework and internal Citizens Bank Policies and Policy Standards.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and provide performance tracking of fraud strategies and fraud prevention tools and processes.
• Conduct ongoing analysis to identify root cause of fraud trends and propose potential solutions.
• Effectively manage competing priorities of requests working under strict deliverables.

• 5+ years of advanced analytics work experience preferably in Financial Services industry.
• High proficiency with data extraction/mining tools (data processing and analysis) like SQL, SAS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications;
  Advanced Excel. PowerPoint.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications (oral and written), interpersonal / business partnering, and organizational skills.

• Strong knowledge of the fraud management life cycle and industry trends.
• Previous experience with managing fraud application risk at another financial institution is a plus.

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Engineering or other quantitative, business, or technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and business applied experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

The salary range for this position is $79,000 - $95,000 per year. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time‑away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States.

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At Citizens, you'll find a customer‑centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.

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