Fraud Data & Analytics Lead

Bendigo Bank; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Learning & development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking a strategic analytics leader to head the FCFO Data & Analytics team. You will design and refine fraud detection rules, leverage behavioural biometrics and risk scores, and collaborate across Fraud Operations, Technology and Risk to strengthen detection while minimising customer friction.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime & Fraud Detection & Analytics, you will develop scalable models and support SPF readiness in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and refining fraud detection rules.
• Ability to analyse fraud trends and false positives.
• Familiarity with SPF or similar fraud frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimise fraud/detection rules across channels.
• Lead analytics and detection team to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with Fraud Ops, Tech, Data Science and Risk to enhance detection capabilities.

Skills

Detection strategy

SQL

Python

Power BI

Behavioural biometrics

Device intelligence

Fraud analytics

Risk scores

Stakeholder engagement

Machine learning concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL tooling

Analytics platforms

Job description

Bendigo Bank is seeking a strategic analytics leader to head the FCFO Data & Analytics team. You will design and refine fraud detection rules, leverage behavioural biometrics and risk scores, and collaborate across Fraud Operations, Technology and Risk to strengthen detection while minimising customer friction.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime & Fraud Detection & Analytics, you will develop scalable models and support SPF readiness in a dynamic banking environment.