Data Consultant

National Australia Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Australia Bank is seeking a Data Consultant in its Fraud Prevention & Detection team in Sydney. You will help protect customers by analyzing data to identify fraud patterns, building and refining rules and models, and deploying analytics into operations.

You will monitor performance, collaborate with Fraud Operations, Technology and Risk, and translate insights into prevention actions. We look for strong data analytics skills, understanding of fraud typologies, and proven experience

Qualifications

• Strong data analytics capability with statistical techniques for fraud use cases.
• Understanding of fraud typologies, behaviours and risk across customer journeys.
• Extensive data science/analytics experience in financial services with a fraud focus.
• Proven delivery of models at scale with measurable outcomes.
• Strong technical capability across modelling and analytics tools.
• Ability to translate data into practical insights for prevention and detection.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to identify fraud patterns, behaviours and emerging risks.
• Develop, test and refine rules, models and analytical approaches.
• Support deployment of analytics into operational systems and controls.
• Monitor model and rule performance and identify uplift opportunities.
• Work with Fraud Operations, Technology and Risk to deliver outcomes.
• Apply fraud intelligence to improve approaches and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Fraud typologies

Financial services fraud analytics

Model deployment

Analytics tools

Data interpretation

Large datasets

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Work in a collaborative environment with highly talented and motivated colleagues who are passionate about winning together
• Drive data‑led fraud outcomes through advanced analytics and modelling
• Make a real difference through the work you do for our customers and communities.

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of a Data Consultant, you will join the Fraud Prevention & Detection team that’s doubling down on protecting the community and our customers.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Analyse data to identify fraud patterns, behaviours and emerging risks
• Develop, test and refine rules, models and analytical approaches
• Support deployment of analytics into operational systems and controls
• Monitor model and rule performance and identify uplift opportunities
• Work with Fraud Operations, Technology and Risk to deliver outcomes
• Apply fraud intelligence and typologies to improve approaches
• Communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with risk, governance and regulatory requirements

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Strong data analytics capability, applying statistical techniques to fraud use cases
• Understanding of fraud typologies, behaviours and risk across customer journeys
• Extensive data science / analytics in financial services (fraud focus)
• Proven delivery of models at scale with measurable outcomes
• Strong technical capability across modelling and analytics tools
• Ability to translate data into practical insights for prevention and detection outcomes
• Experience working with large datasets to identify patterns and trends
• Stakeholder engagement across Fraud Operations, Technology and Risk

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That’s why we have built a culture of equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.