Fraud & Risk Programs Consultant (Financial Institutions)

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Velera is seeking a Risk Program Consultant to lead the relationship with financial institutions on fraud and risk operations. You will serve as trusted advisor, drive risk initiatives, consult on risk management, and ensure quality service within Enhanced Fraud Services.

Responsibilities include strengthening client relationships, providing risk mitigation strategies, and leading cross-functional projects. A strategic communicator with experience in fraud tools and payments systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Five (5) years within the financial service industry required.
• Four (4) years professional experience in risk management and/or fraud experience required.
• Experience with data analytical tools required.
• Multiple payments processing system knowledge preferred.
• Experience with fraud mitigation industry tools within the financial service industry.
• Experience with financial institution core processing systems preferred.
• Project management experience preferred. CFE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen top financial institution relationships by identifying and managing fraud/risk program needs, providing expert servicing oversight and accountability for critical initiatives.
• Provide portfolio consulting on fraud and risk mitigation strategies, identify ongoing process improvements and operational gaps with recommendations.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of all fraud and risk applications and systems both internal to Velera and external.
• Effectively develop and leverage partnerships with Velera units to ensure client initiatives are resolved expediently.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend remediation steps; communicate findings at all levels.
• Coordinate and monitor open risk management service tickets and projects to ensure timely resolution.
• Develop professional presentations for fraud meetings and training functions; deliver via WebEx, calls, or in-person.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects supporting Velera and department goals.

Skills

Risk management

Fraud analytics

Client relationship management

Communication

Problem solving

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Data analytics tools

Fraud/risk applications

Payments processing systems

Job description

Velera is seeking a Risk Program Consultant to lead the relationship with financial institutions on fraud and risk operations. You will serve as trusted advisor, drive risk initiatives, consult on risk management, and ensure quality service within Enhanced Fraud Services.

Responsibilities include strengthening client relationships, providing risk mitigation strategies, and leading cross-functional projects. A strategic communicator with experience in fraud tools and payments systems is essential.