Director of Fraud Operations & Strategy

CIMA Consulting Group; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA Consulting Group is partnering with a regional financial institution to recruit a banking fraud leadership role. This hybrid opportunity spans multiple Midwest locations, offering a base salary of $151,000 to $258,000 per year plus a potential annual bonus.

The leader will guide fraud operations, risk management, and strategy while shaping prevention and detection capabilities. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in fraud risk and 5+ years of leadership, with a Bachelor’s degree and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fraud risk management, financial crimes investigations, or related financial services risk functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in fraud, investigations, or risk.
• Strong knowledge of banking fraud prevention, detection, monitoring, and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future by influencing fraud strategy and recommending improvements.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging fraud intelligence and AI capabilities.
• Develop people by coaching managers and employees and mentoring teams.
• Drive meaningful results by linking strategy to operational execution in investigations and analytics.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Leadership

Financial crimes investigations

Stakeholder influence

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

An Opportunity to Influence What's Next in Banking Fraud Leadership

Locations:

Green Bay, WI | Milwaukee, WI | Minneapolis, MN | Chicago, IL | Omaha, NE

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Base Salary:

$151,000 to $258,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus potential annual bonus.

Ready to Make a Bigger Impact?

What if your next leadership opportunity gave you the chance to do more than manage fraud operations?

CIMA Consulting Group is partnering with an established, growing financial institution seeking an experienced banking fraud operations and fraud risk management leader who brings fresh thinking, strong industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for developing people.

This opportunity offers the chance to influence enterprise fraud strategy, strengthen fraud prevention and detection capabilities, and turn ideas into meaningful results.

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established regional financial institution that values collaboration, employee development, and long-term growth. As the organization continues to evolve, it is investing in the people, technology, and capabilities needed to strengthen its future.

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Shape the Future: Influence fraud strategy, evaluate operating models, and recommend improvements that strengthen operations and support continued growth.
• Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats: Leverage industry relationships and fraud intelligence to anticipate evolving fraud schemes, including impersonation fraud, AI-enabled threats, and account takeover (ATO), while exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies can strengthen prevention and detection.
• Develop Great People: Coach and mentor managers and employees, share knowledge, and help develop the next generation of fraud leaders.
• Drive Meaningful Results: Connect strategic vision with operational execution to improve fraud investigations, detection, analytics, and loss prevention.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in fraud risk management, financial crimes investigations, or related financial services risk functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in fraud, investigations, or risk.
• Strong knowledge of banking fraud prevention, detection, monitoring, and operational controls.
• Experience improving operations, influencing stakeholders, and developing high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Additional experience that stands out:

Broad banking fraud exposure, including check fraud, ACH fraud, wire fraud, digital banking fraud, and account takeover (ATO). Industry engagement, organizational improvement experience, and certifications such as CFE or CAMS are also valued.

Let's Connect

If you're an experienced banking fraud leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, bringing new ideas to the table, and helping people grow, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.