Fraud Analytics and Innovation Leader – Digital Fraud Strategy

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Chicago, IL is seeking a Fraud Project and Strategy Program Manager within Client Protection. You will coordinate and execute projects to prevent digital money movement fraud, partnering with product, technology, operations, and external partners to strengthen controls.

The role requires 3+ years in fraud, 4+ years SAS/SQL, strong communication, and the ability to lead across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fraud experience.
• 4+ years in SAS or SQL querying.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced degree or project management certification preferred.
• Experience in financial services fraud or cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute projects to prevent and mitigate digital money movement fraud risks.
• Lead strategy across product, technology, operations, and partners.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on status and outcomes.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and track progress.

Skills

Fraud experience

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Data visualization

Decision making

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Summary: This job is responsible for managing a group of employees who perform strategic analysis to understand portfolio risk, increase profitability, and optimize operational performance. Key responsibilities include determining strategic priorities for the team, identifying trends, and leading efforts to maximize risk versus return for the business unit. Job expectations include using data and analytics to solve complex problems, coaching and developing employees, and partnering across technology, product, and risk leadership to drive performance.

Client Protection is looking for an experienced program leader to join the digital commerce fraud strategy team. This is an exciting opportunity given the constantly evolving nature of digital adoption and attacks in marketplace as well as in money movement. The incumbent will be responsible for leading / driving / supporting / playing point for fraud and scam strategy on all projects for various products and channels in digital money movement. Responsibilities will include, working across multiple lines of business; partnering with product, technology, operations, vendors, and others; evaluating various project designs to maximize client experience while managing fraud most effectively.

As a Fraud Project and Strategy Program Manager with the Client Protection organization, you will capitalize on technical abilities and strategic thinking to solve business challenges and seek opportunities for improvement. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing projects aimed at preventing and mitigating digital money movement fraud risks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project delivery, stakeholder management, and collaboration within the financial services industry. You will join a team of fraud professionals who are dedicated to stopping criminals and protecting customers. You will develop strategic defenses designed to minimize the impact to good customers while maximizing fraud loss avoidance. You will work across multiple partner organizations and represent our team as a subject matter expert. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, sound business judgement, results oriented with a track record of thriving in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities: The role will be responsible for several key areas: Supports department-wide strategies and portfolio trend analysis, forecasting, and risk/control performance Leads innovation by identifying and championing large scale initiatives that improve the risk management, profitability, and control oversight of risks for their business unit(s) Identifies business trends based on economic and portfolio conditions and communicates findings to senior management Coaches employees on best practices for structuring complex problems, performing analysis, and communicating the results and implications of their work Maintains strategic relationships with peers and counterparts across product, technology, and business control functions Project Planning and Execution: Develop and execute project plans to enhance our digital money movement fraud & scam prevention capabilities. Coordinate tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including fraud analysts, investigators, technology, legal, compliance, and external partners, to achieve project objectives and ensure alignment with overall organizational goals. Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess potential risks associated with our digital money movement fraud & scam projects. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project-related risks. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of project plans, progress, and outcomes. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status and achievements. Funding coordinator: Work with resource allocation to ensure proper prioritization and funding is received. Act as key point of contact from a strategy standpoint for all cross functional, cross business projects and endeavors Providing fraud requirements, testing, and development of strategies for new project and endeavors Lead gap identification for strategy data and identifying new sources of data (internal or vendor-provided) that can enrich our existing detection processes, be added to our decision systems, and allow for new detection strategies to be developed. Will require close coordination with partners in Fraud Technology. Drive proof of concept endeavors from a strategy standpoint Liaise with 3rd party vendors to understand capabilities to select best format for internal gap closures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate fraud detection measures into existing systems and processes. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats and technological advancements to continuously enhance fraud prevention methodologies. Ensuring proper risk controls are deployed, while adhering to best practices. Systems Integration: Integrate fraud detection systems with core banking and transaction processing systems using APIs and middleware solutions. Collaborate with IT and software development teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of fraud management systems. Manage and optimize the performance of fraud detection systems and tools. Policy and Strategy Development: Stay updated with the latest fraud trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Lead the creation and refinement of fraud detection and prevention strategies. Work closely with compliance, legal, risk management and other relevant departments to align fraud management efforts with organizational goals. Partner with claims, policy, strategy, and product teams to deliver data insights and analysis that inform critical decisions and help achieve goals.

Required Qualifications: 3+ years of fraud experience 4+ years’ experience in SAS or SQL querying Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is critical. Must have exceptional organizational Outstanding critical thinking, and analytical skills Proven communication skills in describing complex issues to inform strategic insights and decision. Ability to present, lead, support, and influence senior management and business stakeholders. Innovation mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo.

Desired Qualifications: Project Manager experience An advanced degree or equivalent project management certification Experience with fraud operations and operational metrics Prior experience working in financial services, particularly fraud or cyber security. Leadership and management skills, including development of teams and individuals.

Skills: Analytical Thinking Data and Trend Analysis Fraud Management Prioritization Talent Development Business Analytics Critical Thinking Data Visualization Decision Making Presentation Skills Collaboration Conflict Management Innovative Thinking Issue Management Oral Communications Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy. 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.

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 and benefits information Pay range $160,000.00 - $182,600.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and 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.

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates.

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