Fraud SME

Kavyos Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavyos Consulting is seeking a Principal Business Analyst / Fraud SME with 12+ years in financial services and fraud prevention. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying fraud patterns, and recommending prevention strategies.

Expertise in Actimize and financial payment systems is key, with strong presentation and communication skills. Candidates should be able to work independently or in a team, and may have prior fraud analyst or investigator experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in financial services, financial crime prevention or payments.
• Experience with fraud domain and risk management platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytics, data interpretation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on fraud prevention strategies for new customers.
• Monitor and report on fraud trends using analytics and tools.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements for data science initiatives.
• Mentor junior analytics team members on best practices.

Skills

Fraud analytics

Financial crime

SQL

Python

R

Actimize

CAMS

CFE

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (finance/IT)

Master's degree (finance/IT)

CAMS or CFE certification

Tools

Actimize

PowerPoint

Job description

Client is currently seeking highly skilled Principal BA / Fraud Subject Matter Expert [SME]. Fraud SME with 12+ years of experience and focus on financial services industry, financial crime prevention, payment systems, checks, credit cards, etc .

As a SME they will play a crucial role in analyzing data, identifying fraud patterns, developing, and providing recommendations on fraud prevention strategies . They should have in depth knowledge about various financial payment systems. Knowledge or experience working as a fraud analyst or investigator is a plus. They should have strong presentation, problem solving and communication skills. They should also be able to work well alone and as part of a team.

• Key Responsibilities :Provide consultation on the fraud prevention strategies for newly onboarded Customers
• Provide ongoing consultation on new fraud trends, fraud prevention strategies including using Actimize solutions [for e.g. IFM or ACTONE], machine learning models, recommendations on new features, etc.
• Collect and analyze financial data for potential fraud, initial triage of missed frauds .
• Research new fraud trends, recognize fraud patterns and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare reports and periodic fraud analytics presentations on fraud trends and actionable insights .
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather insights, identify problems , provide solutions, and manage expectations.
• Initial and lead key strategic initiatives.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements for data science and machine learning initiatives.
• Coach and mentor peer analytics team members on best analytic practices

Qualifications:12+ years of experience in financial services industry, financial crime prevention, payment systems, credit cards, etc. Experience in financial fraud domain is a plus.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Information Technology, or related field. Certifications in business analytics or financial crime prevention [ CAMS, CFE or related] are plus.
• Experience with Actimize solutions or similar financial crime and risk management platforms.
• Proficiency in presentation tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint and similar technologies.
• Basic knowledge of machine learning algorithms, understand model performances, model governance etc.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, R and/or other data analysis framework
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills for effective stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Creative problem-solving skills , strategic thinking, and good analytical skills.
• Efficient time management, ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.