Senior Associate, Team Lead - Fraud Risk Oversight (contract)

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is seeking a CONTRACT Based Senior Associate, Team Lead – Fraud Risk Oversight to support fraud risk oversight activities across our fintech partner programs.

This role sits in the Risk organization and emphasizes execution, documentation, and coordination of oversight work with partner teams. The Team Lead scope focuses on coordinating deliverables, organizing inputs, and guiding documentation standards within Fraud Risk Oversight, reporting to Fraud Management.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of fraud risk management, AML concepts, and financial crime typologies.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Clear, concise written communication for risk summaries and reporting.
• Ability to operate effectively in partner-dependent oversight environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute fraud risk oversight activities across assigned fintech partner programs
• Monitor fraud trends, typologies, and emerging risks to support oversight assessments
• Support partner risk reviews, ongoing monitoring, and periodic assessments under established frameworks
• Ensure oversight activities are performed in accordance with internal policies, partner agreements, and regulatory expectations
• Document fraud risk observations, issues, and themes clearly and consistently
• Coordinate fraud risk oversight work items and deliverables within the Fraud Risk Oversight function
• Assist Fraud Management by organizing inputs, tracking follow-ups, and supporting timely completion of oversight activities
• Provide guidance regarding documentation standards, analysis expectations, and oversight processes
• Coordinate with partner fraud and compliance teams to request information, data, and investigation outcomes
• Support escalation of fraud risks and issues through established channels
• Prepare summaries and materials for management discussions with partners
• Support review of higher-risk or complex fraud events by gathering facts and documenting risk considerations
• Prepare analysis and summaries for management reporting, committee, audit, and regulatory exams
• Contribute to fraud risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting under management direction
• Ensure identified risks are escalated appropriately and in line with procedures
• Assist in maintaining Fraud Risk Oversight procedures and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve oversight consistency and efficiency
• Support training and knowledge-sharing on fraud typologies and oversight

Skills

Fraud risk management

AML concepts

Analytical skills

Documentation

Written communication

CAMS

CFE

Partner coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future.

Our client is seeking a CONTRACT Based Senior Associate, Team Lead – Fraud Risk Oversight to support and coordinate fraud risk oversight activities related to their fintech partner programs.

This role sits within the Risk organization and focuses on execution, analysis, documentation, and coordination of fraud oversight activities in environments through partnership between our client and its Program Partners.

The Team Lead designation applies solely to Fraud Risk Oversight activities and reflects responsibility for coordinating oversight work and deliverables within that function; it does not have people management authority over, or provide direction, manage staff, conduct performance reviews, assign investigative work, or direct activities over, Fraud Operations & Investigations, Fraud Strategy, or other teams. The position reports to Fraud Management.

• Execute fraud risk oversight activities across assigned fintech partner programs
• Monitor fraud trends, typologies, and emerging risks to support oversight assessments
• Support partner risk reviews, ongoing monitoring, and periodic assessments under established frameworks
• Ensure oversight activities are performed in accordance with internal policies, partner agreements, and regulatory expectations
• Document fraud risk observations, issues, and themes clearly and consistently

Oversight Coordination (“Team Lead” Scope)

• Coordinate fraud risk oversight work items and deliverables within the Fraud Risk Oversight function
• Serve as a point of coordination for oversight-related information gathering and documentation
• Assist Fraud Management by organizing inputs, tracking follow-ups, and supporting timely completion of oversight activities
• Provide guidance within the Fraud Risk Oversight function regarding documentation standards, analysis expectations, and oversight processes

Partner & Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with partner fraud and compliance teams to request information, data, and investigation outcomes
• Support escalation of fraud risks and issues through established management and governance channels
• Facilitate communication between Fraud Risk Oversight and Fraud Management, and other internal stakeholders
• Prepare summaries and materials to support management discussions with partners

Escalations, Reporting & Governance Support

• Support review of higher-risk or complex fraud events by gathering facts and documenting risk considerations
• Prepare analysis and summaries appropriate for management reporting, committee, audit, and regulatory exam audiences
• Contribute to fraud risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting under management direction
• Ensure identified risks are escalated appropriately and in line with internal procedures

Process & Program Support

• Assist in maintaining Fraud Risk Oversight procedures and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve oversight consistency, documentation quality, and workflow efficiency
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to fraud typologies and partner oversight

Required Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of fraud risk management, AML concepts, and financial crime typologies
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Clear, concise written communication skills for risk summaries and reporting
• Ability to operate effectively in partner-dependent oversight environments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to operate within defined authority and escalation frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• 4 to 6 years of experience in fraud risk, AML, compliance, and/or financial crime analysis
• Experience supporting audits, exams, or risk assessments is a plus
• CAMS, CFE, or similar certification preferred

Position Level Consultant Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Benefits and Compensation

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• a generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year
• All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.

We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.