Senior Engagement Manager

Straive; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Senior Engagement Lead – Risk & Fraud Analytics to steer strategic data, analytics and AI engagements for a key client. The role focuses on payments analytics, fraud risk management and high-impact business consulting.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, translate complex findings into actionable recommendations and drive value creation through analytics-led initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Payments Analytics, Fraud Risk Management, and Advanced Analytics.
• Experience leading Data, Analytics or AI engagements in a consulting environment.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic Data, Analytics & AI engagements from strategy through delivery.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify analytics opportunities.
• Drive Payments, Fraud & Risk Analytics initiatives and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure successful engagement delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business and analytics leaders.
• Identify opportunities for data, analytics and AI-led value creation.

Skills

Payments Analytics

Fraud Risk Management

Advanced Analytics

Business Consulting

Client Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Executive-level influencing

Job description

Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid

Job Type: Full-Time / FTE

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engagement Lead – Risk & Fraud Analytics to lead strategic Data, Analytics & AI engagements for a key client.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Payments Analytics, Fraud Risk Management, Advanced Analytics, and Business Consulting, along with excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic Data, Analytics & AI engagements from strategy through delivery.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify analytics opportunities.
• Drive Payments, Fraud & Risk Analytics initiatives and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure successful engagement delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business and analytics leaders.
• Identify opportunities for data, analytics and AI-led value creation.

Looking For

• Strong experience in Payments / Banking / FinTech.
• Background in Management Consulting / Business Consulting / Analytics Consulting.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience leading Data & Analytics or AI engagements.
• Excellent communication, presentation and executive-level influencing skills.
• Experience in identifying business opportunities / value creation is a plus.

About Straive

Straive is a global leader in enterprise-grade data analytics and AI solutions, committed to empowering businesses across various industries with cutting-edge technology and expert insights. Backed by EQT, a top private equity firm, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation through significant investments and an entrepreneurial spirit

Our core focus is on delivering advanced Data Analytics & AI Solutions. By combining sophisticated technology with subject matter expertise, we deliver material impact on our clients' topline and streamline their operations. We specialize in providing tailored solutions across financial services, CPG, legal, pharma, life sciences, retail and logistics, helping them build robust data analytics and AI capabilities.

With a client base spanning 30 countries, Straive's strategically located teams operate from eight countries and is headquartered in Singapore. This global presence enables us to offer localized expertise with a worldwide perspective.

Join Straive to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of data analytics and AI innovation. Here, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, supported by significant investments and an entrepreneurial drive fueled by our partnership with EQT.