Fraud Analytics & Strategy Director

First Citizens Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking an experienced Fraud Risk leader to develop and implement comprehensive fraud risk strategies across card and non-card products for consumer and commercial lines. You will oversee fraud models, analytics, and risk governance, partnering with model risk management to ensure compliance and performance while balancing security with customer experience.

You will lead fraud analytics teams, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with extensive fraud experience.
• 12+ years of progressive fraud risk management experience in a large financial institution.
• 8+ years of management experience leading high-performing teams.
• Proven track record reducing fraud losses and influencing executives.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise fraud strategies and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead fraud risk strategy transformation using analytics and ML.
• Lead fraud analytics and reporting teams to monitor trends.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement effective fraud controls.
• Coordinate with vendor and cross-functional teams across the bank.
• Serve as risk consultant on enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Analytics

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Statistics/Data Science/Risk Management

12+ years of fraud risk management experience

Tools

Bank systems knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

First Citizens Bank is seeking an experienced Fraud Risk leader to develop and implement comprehensive fraud risk strategies across card and non-card products for consumer and commercial lines. You will oversee fraud models, analytics, and risk governance, partnering with model risk management to ensure compliance and performance while balancing security with customer experience.

You will lead fraud analytics teams, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and influence