Lead Fraud Strategy Data Scientist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in fraud strategy or fraud data science.
  • Proficient in statistical methods such as probability theory and econometrics.
  • Experience with data extraction, especially using SQL.
  • Knowledge of programming tools including Python, Hive, and Spark.
  • Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop fraud prevention rules and strategies based on data analysis.
  • Manage projects related to fraud strategies and governance frameworks.
  • Leverage analytics to assess risk and devise mitigation plans.
  • Analyze statistics to inform stakeholders of fraud operations.
  • Review products for scalability and alignment with stakeholder needs.
  • Build and maintain vendor relationships for analytical support.
  • Ensure team deliverables align with overall enterprise goals.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship available for this position.
Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Develop fraud rules and strategies in fraud prevention systems. Independently perform sophisticated data analytics using structured and unstructured data.

  • Manages and supports projects and processes related to fraud strategies, including governance frameworks, data structures, and deliverables.

  • Leverages analytics and statistics knowledge to determine risk and recommend plans.

  • Collects, analyzes, and communicates statistics related to daily fraud mitigation operations to stakeholders.

  • Analyzes and supports the delivery of products and reviews the validation of scalable analyses.

  • Reviews products to ensure they meet stakeholders' needs. Builds and manages vendor relationships supporting the delivery of analytical capabilities.

  • Ensures alignment between department or team deliverables and enterprise goals.

  • Develops strategic relationships to understand business processes to develop risk mitigation processes.

  • Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.

  • Provides team's recommendations to key business partners as needed.

  • Develops understanding of industry trends.

  • Advocates to ensure implementation of governance practices.

  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience in fraud strategy or fraud data science field.

  • Understanding of statistical methods, including classical statistics, probability theory, econometrics, and time-series analysis.

  • Strong familiarity with data extraction in environments like SQL.

  • Working knowledge of Python, Hive, Spark, Athena, Amazon Sagemaker.

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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