Fraud Prevention & Strategy Leader

Associated Bank - Corp; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 151,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a leader to manage its enterprise fraud prevention and detection strategy. You will oversee monitoring, controls, tool optimization, and loss prevention while partnering across the organization to strengthen risk management and customer experience.

You'll shape strategy, lead a high-performing team, and drive meaningful impact across the bank. A strong background in fraud risk, governance, and regulatory expectations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in fraud risk management or financial crimes within financial services.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams or oversight in fraud/investigations/risk functions.
• Strong knowledge of fraud prevention, detection, monitoring, and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bank's fraud prevention and detection program, including monitoring and loss mitigation.
• Develop and execute the fraud program roadmap, governance, policies, and practices.
• Analyze fraud trends, risks, and regulatory expectations to strengthen controls.
• Optimize fraud tools, rules, and detection strategies to reduce false positives.
• Partner with business, operations, disputes, and financial crimes teams for a coordinated risk approach.
• Influence enterprise initiatives by embedding fraud risk considerations in design.
• Monitor KPIs, loss metrics, and program effectiveness for informed decisions.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching and succession planning.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Leadership experience

Certifications (CAMS/CFE)

Job description

Associated Bank seeks a leader to manage its enterprise fraud prevention and detection strategy. You will oversee monitoring, controls, tool optimization, and loss prevention while partnering across the organization to strengthen risk management and customer experience.

You'll shape strategy, lead a high-performing team, and drive meaningful impact across the bank. A strong background in fraud risk, governance, and regulatory expectations is required.