Senior Strategic Payments & Fraud Analytics Lead

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

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.