Fraud Strategy Analyst

SoTalent; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking a Fraud Strategy Analyst to develop and optimise fraud prevention strategies focused on money movement and payments. The role partners with cross-functional teams to design fraud rules, analyze threats, and use data-driven insights to minimise fraud risk while protecting customers.

The candidate will work in a hybrid environment with 4 days in office and must be based in the U.S. The position requires strong SQL/SAS/Python experience and knowledge of U.S. banking regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in financial crimes, fraud strategy, or related field.
• Experience gathering business requirements and implementing fraud rule strategies.
• Strong analytical skills using SQL, SAS, BI tools or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise fraud strategies and rule management.
• Analyse datasets to identify fraud trends and risks.
• Build predictive models to improve fraud detection.
• Use SQL, SAS, Python, Power BI, Tableau to generate insights.
• Develop and maintain fraud detection rules for money movement products.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into fraud solutions.
• Monitor fraud performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and financial crime policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Fraud Strategy Analyst (Mid-Level) – Money Movement

Location: Hybrid (4 days in office)

Applicants must be based in one of the following states:

• Arizona (AZ) – Phoenix
• North Carolina (NC) – Charlotte

Please note: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the Role

An established financial services organisation is seeking a Fraud Strategy Analyst to develop and optimise fraud prevention strategies focused on money movement and payments. This role partners with cross-functional teams to design fraud rules, analyse emerging threats, and use data-driven insights to minimise fraud risk while enhancing customer protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise fraud strategies and fraud rule management.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify fraud trends, patterns, and emerging risks.
• Build predictive models and perform analytical assessments to improve fraud detection.
• Utilise SQL, SAS, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and other analytical tools to generate insights.
• Develop and maintain fraud detection rules for money movement products.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective fraud solutions.
• Monitor fraud performance metrics and recommend continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable banking regulations and financial crime policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years' experience in financial crimes, fraud strategy, fraud analytics, or a related field.
• Experience gathering business requirements and implementing fraud rule strategies.
• Strong analytical skills using SQL, SAS, BI tools, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of U.S. banking regulations, including Reg E, Reg CC, UDAAP, FACTA, and Reg Z.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Fraud strategy experience within money movement or payments.
• Experience developing fraud detection rules for Wire, ACH, and Zelle transactions.
• Experience working with fraud detection engines and rule management platforms.
• Salary: $85,040 – $162,550 per year.
• Hybrid working arrangement (4 days in office).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.