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

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron is seeking a CONTRACT Based Senior Associate, Team Lead – Fraud Risk Oversight to support fraud risk oversight activities across fintech partner programs within the Risk organization.

The Team Lead role focuses on execution, analysis, and documentation, coordinating with partner fraud and compliance teams, escalating risks as needed, and preparing materials for management discussions with partners.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CAMS, CFE, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, exams, or risk assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with partner fraud and compliance teams to request information, data, and investigation outcomes.
• Support escalation of fraud risks and issues through established management channels.
• Facilitate communication between Fraud Risk Oversight and Fraud Management and other stakeholders.
• Prepare summaries and materials for management discussions with partners.
• Assist in maintaining Fraud Risk Oversight procedures and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve oversight consistency and workflow efficiency.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing related to fraud typologies and partner oversight.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and documentation skills.

Skills

Fraud risk

AML concepts

Documentation

Analytical skills

Risk management

Education

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

CAMS or CFE certification preferred

Tools

AML systems

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.

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
• 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 plusCAMS, CFE, or similar certification preferred

Position Level

Consultant

Country

United States of America