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Fraud Analytics and Innovation Senior Analyst (New Account Fraud Strategies)

Hobbsnews, Chicago, IL, United States


About the Role
This job is responsible for performing more complex analysis and modeling to minimize fraud loss exposure and negative impacts to the customer experience. Key responsibilities include utilizing a variety of systems, such as Excel, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and other relational databases, to provide analytical support on strategies, ensure goals are met, and propose policy/procedural changes within segmentation structures to produce optimal results. Job expectations include evaluating data to assess potential fraud risk and creating mitigation strategies.

We are seeking a motivated Client Protection Fraud Strategy Analyst to support efforts to protect our deposit products and deliver responsible growth across the client identity and onboarding space. The Deposit New Account Fraud Risk Strategies team focuses on preventing, detecting, and mitigating financial threats against checking and savings accounts while enabling a safe customer experience.

Responsibilities

Perform complex analysis of financial models, market data, financial data, and portfolio trends to understand product performance and improve portfolio risk, profitability, performance forecasting, and operational performance

Utilize a variety of systems, such as Excel, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and other relational databases, to provide analytical support on strategies and ensure goals are met

Evaluate data to assess potential fraud risk and create mitigation strategies

Propose policy/procedural changes within segmentation structures to produce optimal results

Recommend ways to help the business achieve desired outcomes and make informed business decisions using data analysis outputs

Lead the coordination of the production of product performance reports and updates for senior management

In This Role, You Will:

Support monitoring and analysis of deposit application fraud trends and portfolio performance

Conduct deep-dive investigations into patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats

Contribute analytical insights, develop mitigation strategies, and improve detection effectiveness

Assist in developing and maintaining application and transaction monitoring routines

Support cross-functional collaboration by preparing data, insights, and documentation for senior strategists, operations, technology, and product teams

Assist in evaluating internal and external data sources that may enhance detection capabilities, coordinating closely with Fraud Technology partners

Help ensure risk controls and best practices are properly implemented within assigned workstreams

Participate in defect reviews and case analysis to identify strategy or procedural enhancement opportunities

Contribute to fraud requirements documentation, testing support, and performance validation for new initiatives

Monitor KPI dashboards and provide reporting to help assess the effectiveness of fraud strategies

Support strategy optimization efforts by analyzing rule performance, false positives, and customer impact

Identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency or analytic rigor

Partner with claims, policy, and product teams to deliver basic analysis and insights that inform decision making

*** This position is not eligible for sponsorship. ***

Required Qualifications

1–3+ years of SQL and/or SAS querying/coding experience

1–3+ years of experience in Fraud Prevention, Strategy, Risk, Policy, or Operations

Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Tableau

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently on assigned analyses and deliver accurate results

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to break down problems and contribute to development of clear action plans

Experience interpreting data and presenting findings to various audiences

Desired Qualifications

BA/BS in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business, or related field

3–5+ years of SQL or SAS experience

Copilot/ChatGPT experience

Experience supporting fraud strategy, risk analysis, or related analytics

Growing fraud subject matter knowledge in areas such as KYC, Identity Theft, First-Party Fraud, or Synthetic Identity

Experience working with deposit products or digital money movement channels

Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools

Skills

Business Analytics

Business Intelligence

Data Quality Management

Fraud Management

Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing

Collaboration

Data Visualization

Oral Communications

Problem Solving

Written Communications

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Data and Trend Analysis

Innovative Thinking

Research

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency Details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100)
Pay range $105,000.00 - $131,100.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
Discretionary incentive eligible. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the overall success of the Company.
Benefits: This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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