Fraud Strategy & Model Monitoring Lead

Synchrony; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an AVP for Acquisition Fraud Strategy and Model Monitoring to oversee fraud model performance and lead analytics across credit strategies. You will work with model developers, validation teams, and cross-functional partners to remediate underperforming models and to roll out new fraud tools.

This role emphasizes deep analytical dives, detailed documentation, and strong governance. Travel flexibility and strategic output are expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience building analytically derived strategies in Financial services.
• Master’s Degree or MBA with advanced analytic focus or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience with SAS, Python, Tableau.
• Expert level proficiency with Excel
• 3+ years of experience in retail, business, installment loans, or private label credit.
• Ability to travel for business as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep dives and root cause analysis on deteriorating models to identify issues.
• Develop tactical and strategic action plans to address model performance issues.
• Author narratives for ongoing model monitoring executive summaries.
• Develop thorough documentation to support the strategy team’s model development process.
• Develop enhanced reporting to support fraud model performance monitoring.
• Work cross-functionally with fraud strategy leads to support analytics of fraud strategies and models.
• Partner with implementation team to meet Acquisition Fraud Strategic goals and remove obstacles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in analytically derived strategies

Master’s Degree or MBA with analytic focus

Tools

SAS

Python

Tableau

Job description

Synchrony is seeking an AVP for Acquisition Fraud Strategy and Model Monitoring to oversee fraud model performance and lead analytics across credit strategies. You will work with model developers, validation teams, and cross-functional partners to remediate underperforming models and to roll out new fraud tools.

This role emphasizes deep analytical dives, detailed documentation, and strong governance. Travel flexibility and strategic output are expected in a fast-paced environment.