Fraud Strategy & Operations Leader

Associated Banc‑Corp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 151,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Colleague Resource Groups

Salary growth and development

Parental leave

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a senior fraud risk leader to guide the enterprise fraud prevention and detection program. You will monitor trends, optimize rules, and coordinate with business, operations, disputes, and financial crimes teams to drive a unified risk posture.

The role requires 10+ years in fraud risk management and 5+ years in leadership within financial services. A bachelor's degree is required; CAMS/CFE and regulatory acumen are preferred to support enterprise initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in fraud risk management, financial crimes investigations, or related risk/compliance functions within financial services.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams or providing oversight in fraud, investigations, or risk functions.
• Strong knowledge of fraud prevention, detection, monitoring, and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bank's fraud prevention and detection program, including monitoring, decisioning, and fraud loss mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute the fraud program roadmap, governance framework, policies, and operating practices.
• Analyze fraud trends, risks, and regulatory expectations to strengthen controls and reduce losses.
• Optimize fraud tools, rules, and detection strategies to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives.
• Partner with business, operations, disputes, and financial crimes teams to drive a coordinated fraud risk approach.
• Influence enterprise initiatives by ensuring fraud risks and controls are considered throughout design and implementation.
• Monitor key performance indicators, loss metrics, risk assessments, and program effectiveness to support informed decision‑making.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Fraud risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit, or related field

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a senior fraud risk leader to guide the enterprise fraud prevention and detection program. You will monitor trends, optimize rules, and coordinate with business, operations, disputes, and financial crimes teams to drive a unified risk posture.

The role requires 10+ years in fraud risk management and 5+ years in leadership within financial services. A bachelor's degree is required; CAMS/CFE and regulatory acumen are preferred to support enterprise initiatives.