Fraud Manager

Purpose Financial; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Wellness and Employee Assistance

Two Volunteer Days

Performance Incentives and Awards

Job summary

Purpose Financial is seeking a Manager, Fraud to lead analytics and strategy, protecting customers and the business from fraud while strengthening our fraud program.

You will mentor a team of analysts/data scientists, build and deploy ML-based models, and work cross-functionally to translate data into decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in fraud analytics/strategy, 2+ years leadership, and a quantitative degree; advanced SQL and Python/R skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fraud analytics, fraud strategy, or risk data science (consumer lending, fintech, or payments preferred).
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring analysts or data scientists.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related) — Master's/PhD a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (or R).
• Solid working knowledge of fraud typologies and regulatory/compliance frameworks (e.g., BSA/AML, Reg E, FCRA).
• Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models for fraud detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead fraud analytics and strategy efforts to protect customers and the company.
• Mentor a team of fraud analysts/data scientists and coach their development.
• Build, deploy, and monitor fraud detection models using ML techniques (gradient boosting, anomaly detection, graph analysis).
• Dive into SQL and Python/R to manipulate, analyze, and model fraud data.
• Guide smart decisions by applying knowledge of fraud typologies and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Fraud analytics

Fraud strategy

Team leadership

SQL

Python/R

Data science

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

At Purpose Financial, we're mentors for momentum, allies for advancement, and champions for change. Our sole purpose is to help each customer achieve their version of financial stability — today and in the future. As our Manager, Fraud, your purpose is protecting that mission: safeguarding our customers and our business from fraud while helping build a smarter, stronger fraud strategy for the future. If you're passionate about turning data into decisions, leading people with heart, and staying one step ahead of fraud trends — we want to meet you.

Why work for us?

We're always looking for team members who are passionate about helping people find financial stability. Recognized as a Great Place To Work®, Purpose Financial is committed to providing every employee with:

• A dynamic, diverse workplace built on respect for colleagues, customers, and community
• A career that focuses on development, collaboration, and a positive work environment
• A one-of-a-kind opportunity to grow — and to help your team grow with you

Guided by shared values. Driven by action.

What you'll do

As Manager, Fraud, you'll lead fraud analytics and strategy efforts that directly protect our customers and our company. You'll:

• Lead and mentor a team of fraud analysts/data scientists, coaching them to do their best work
• Build, deploy, and monitor fraud detection models using machine learning techniques (gradient boosting, anomaly detection, graph/network analysis, and more)
• Dive deep into SQL and Python/R to manipulate, analyze, and model fraud data
• Apply your knowledge of fraud typologies and regulatory/compliance considerations to guide smart, sound decisions
• Partner cross-functionally to strengthen our fraud strategy and keep our customers safe

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in fraud analytics, fraud strategy, or risk data science (consumer lending, fintech, or payments preferred)
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring analysts or data scientists
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related) — Master's/PhD a plus
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (or R)
• Solid working knowledge of fraud typologies and regulatory/compliance frameworks (e.g., BSA/AML, Reg E, FCRA)
• Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models for fraud detection

Benefits that make life better

We believe your benefits should work as hard as you do:

• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Two Volunteer Days each year to give back
• Performance Incentives and Awards

Guided by our nine values

Every day, our team lives by the values that shape our culture:

Obsess over Customers. Lead with Vision. Embody Integrity. Get Stuff Done. Be Decisive. Go Bold. Care Always. Show Up to Coach Up. Better You, Better Everyone.

Ready to find your purpose?

Join a certified Great Place To Work where your work protects real people and your growth is part of the plan.

Purpose Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose Financial will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Current or future (next 10 years) immigration sponsorship includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.

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