Fraud Analytics Director: Real-Time Detection & Strategy

Fidelity Investments; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Covington, VA invites a Senior Manager, Fraud Detection and Analytics to lead advanced analytics for real-time fraud detection, focusing on account takeovers and coordinated attacks. You will collaborate with data scientists and fraud strategists to translate complex data into actionable insights, build dashboards, and refine detection models for enterprise-wide risk mitigation.

This role requires 7+ years in data analytics, strong Python/SQL, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably within fraud detection, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and automation.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and modern data platforms.
• Skilled in using analytics tools for statistical analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Familiarity with fraud detection methodologies, especially related to account compromise and scams.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Experience in anomaly detection or behavioral analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets to detect patterns and trends related to account takeover and scam-related fraud.
• Use Python, SQL, and other analytical tools to extract actionable insights from large volumes of data.
• Evaluate and optimize vendor and internal tools to improve detection of fraudulent behaviors across digital experiences.
• Support anomaly detection efforts to identify organized fraud rings and coordinated attacks.
• Communicate findings clearly to influence stakeholders and guide fraud prevention strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and refine fraud detection models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of fraud analytics capabilities and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analytics

Fraud detection

Large-scale datasets

Visualization

Communication

Job description

Fidelity Investments in Covington, VA invites a Senior Manager, Fraud Detection and Analytics to lead advanced analytics for real-time fraud detection, focusing on account takeovers and coordinated attacks. You will collaborate with data scientists and fraud strategists to translate complex data into actionable insights, build dashboards, and refine detection models for enterprise-wide risk mitigation.

This role requires 7+ years in data analytics, strong Python/SQL, and proven ability to