Hybrid/Remote Fraud Strategy & Analytics Architect

First Merchants Corporation; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Fraud Strategy & Analytics Specialist to centralize and enhance how we prevent and detect fraudulent activity. You will optimize tools, coordinate with lines of business and vendors, and translate technical capabilities into measurable business value.

The role requires 3+ years in fraud or risk, and familiarity with major fraud platforms. This position offers hybrid or remote work within the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information systems or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or financial technology.
• Fraud Analytics experience with one or more fraud detection tools or platforms.

Responsibilities

• Tool optimization and oversight: monitor tool capabilities and updates and assess impact on detection.
• Strategic coordination and documentation: align fraud tools with business goals and document configurations.
• Fraud intelligence and triage: analyze trends and support rapid response to incidents.
• Proactive engagement and business alignment: partner with stakeholders and vendors to improve fraud strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Fraud knowledge

Documentation

Business value translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information systems

Tools

NICE/Actimize

Q2 Sentinel

FICO

Abrigo BAM+

Vertifi

TrueChecks

Alloy

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Fraud Strategy & Analytics Specialist to centralize and enhance how we prevent and detect fraudulent activity. You will optimize tools, coordinate with lines of business and vendors, and translate technical capabilities into measurable business value.

The role requires 3+ years in fraud or risk, and familiarity with major fraud platforms. This position offers hybrid or remote work within the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky footprint.