Fraud Risk Analytics Consultant

Prodware Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established consulting firm in New York City is offering a 9+ month contract for a Credit or Fraud Analytics Strategy Consultant. This hybrid role requires strong experience in credit risk analytics, particularly in telecommunications or similar industries, and the ability to provide strategic guidance to clients. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fraud detection models and experience working within a second line of defense framework, with occasional travel required across the East Coast.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Credit Risk Analytics and/or Fraud Risk Strategy.
• Experience within telecommunications, fintech, banking, or payments.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate analytics into strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance credit and fraud risk strategies, policies, and frameworks.
• Assess effectiveness of decisioning models, risk segmentation, and approval/decline strategies.
• Review and improve fraud detection and prevention controls.

Skills

Credit Risk Analytics

Fraud Risk Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Advanced Analytics

Job description

We have an exciting 9+ month contract opportunity for a Credit or Fraud Analytics Strategy Consultant with a well‑established consulting firm based in New York City, NY.

This is a hybrid role within the NYC tri‑state area and requires periodic travel to client offices in Connecticut, as well as occasional travel to other East Coast client and company locations, including New York and Georgia.

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in Credit Risk and/or Fraud Analytics, particularly within telecommunications or similar consumer‑facing industries.

Role Overview

The Credit/Fraud Risk Strategy Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to telecommunications clients, providing strategic guidance on the design, evaluation, and optimization of credit risk, fraud risk, and payments risk strategies across B2C (consumer) and SMB (small‑to‑medium business) portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance credit and fraud risk strategies, policies, and underwriting frameworks.
• Assess the effectiveness of decisioning models, risk segmentation, and approval/decline strategies.
• Review and improve fraud detection and prevention controls, including payment risk mitigation strategies.
• Operate in a second line of defense (2LOD) advisory capacity, providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to first‑line business units.
• Assess governance structures, risk appetite alignment, control environments, and regulatory compliance across multiple business units.
• Partner with stakeholders across risk, analytics, operations, and product teams to recommend data‑driven improvements.
• Leverage advanced analytics, performance monitoring, and KPI tracking to drive portfolio optimization and loss reduction.
• Provide strategic recommendations to balance growth, customer experience, and risk mitigation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in Credit Risk Analytics and/or Fraud Risk Strategy
• Experience within telecommunications, fintech, banking, or payments
• Deep understanding of underwriting, fraud detection models, policy design, and portfolio performance management
• Experience working within a second line of defense framework
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate analytics into strategic business decisions
• Willingness to travel as required within the East Coast region