Sr. Fraud Strategy Analyst

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

The Vanguard Group in Malvern, PA is seeking a seasoned Fraud Strategy & Real-Time Decisioning leader to drive the global ESF fraud program within Global Risk and Security. You will define prevention strategy across real-time payment channels and own the decisioning logic and detection outcomes.

Collaborating with Product, Engineering, Risk, and Operations, you will build and enhance fraud rules engines, tune performance, and translate data insights into actionable risk strategies.

Qualifications

• Five years+ of fraud-related work experience.
• Experience with real-time fraud decisioning environments and rules.
• Strong collaboration across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Operations.
• Expertise in fraud risk areas including account takeover and transaction fraud.

Responsibilities

• Set fraud strategy and coverage across real-time payment channels.
• Own real-time decisioning, rules, and detection logic.
• Lead platform and capability build with engineering partners.
• Optimize performance and reduce false positives while minimizing client friction.
• Leverage data and models to improve detection effectiveness.
• Partner cross-functionally to embed fraud controls into journeys and launches.
• Ensure governance and regulatory compliance in all activities.

Skills

Fraud strategy

Real-time decisioning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Machine learning concepts

Executive storytelling

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

Job description

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions. Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state‑of‑the‑art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world‑class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever‑changing security landscape. Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long‑term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Responsibilities

• Set Fraud Strategy & Coverage: Define fraud prevention strategy across real-time payment channels, including risk appetite and control coverage.
• Own Real-Time Decisioning: Design and manage fraud rules, decision logic, and detection strategies within real-time decisioning platforms.
• Lead Platform & Capability Build: Drive enhancements and implementation of fraud rules engines and decisioning platforms in partnership with engineering.
• Optimize Performance Outcomes: Monitor and improve fraud detection, false positives, and client friction through ongoing control tuning and performance management.
• Leverage Data & Models: Use analytics and model insights to identify trends, refine strategies, and improve detection effectiveness.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Risk, and Operations to embed fraud controls into customer journeys and new product launches.
• Ensure Strong Governance: Maintain disciplined control testing, monitoring, and adherence to risk and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Expertise in: Account takeover, social engineering, and transaction fraud risks within retirement and workplace channels.
• Proven experience managing real-time fraud decisioning environments and rules strategies.
• Strong experience partnering across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Operations.
• Technical & Analytical Skills Expertise in fraud rules engines / decisioning platforms.
• Strong analytical capabilities (data analysis, segmentation, performance optimization).
• Working knowledge of fraud models / machine learning concepts and model governance.
• Ability to translate data into actionable fraud strategies and business decisions.
• Strong experience with analytical tools such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, and platforms such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Leadership & Communication Excellent communication and executive storytelling skills.
• Highly collaborative with a track record of driving alignment across teams.

Special Factors Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.