Associate Director - Fraud Technology Lead
GuidehouseAbout the role
Job Family:
Technology Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
• Manage technology teams that assist clients through the selection, implementation, testing, and calibration/tuning of fraud technology solutions.
• Design systems and implementation project plans supporting client fraud engagements.
• Provide governance and oversight to fraud technology staff across functional areas including but not limited to data analytics, data science, system architecture, and development.
• Partner with third-party vendors to identify opportunities to deliver software solutions to new and existing fraud clients.
• Contribute to the delivery of solution frameworks solving complex public and commercial sector fraud problems across various use cases.
• Author thought leadership fraud publications (e.g., whitepapers, case studies) to the market.
• Support leadership in business development activities to scale the fraud technology practice.
• Act as a conduit between technology and business teams and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of clear and effective cross-communication.
• Manage software development, design, and testing sprints using Agile development methodologies.
• Responsible for following Guidehouse's risk management protocols to ensure quality of all client deliverables.
• Responsible for day-to-day activities of a project including interaction with other team members, professionals from other firms involved in the engagement, and client personnel.
• Prepare reports, written analyses, quantitative exhibits, and other client deliverable regarding project and/or results of work performed.
What You Will Need:
o Minimum 7-10+ years of experience in large scale technology projects within financial services with minimal guidance.
o Willing and able to travel based on project needs.
o Fraud experience working for a financial institution, FinTech, consulting firm, or vendor supporting financial services.
o Demonstrated ability to manage engagement teams of varying sizes, including remote teams in excess of 10 full-time employees.
o Proven experience designing fraud technology solutions across various use cases.
o Proficiency in SQL programing and scripting.
o Experience with data visualization including Tibco Spotfire, Tableau, R, PowerPivot, PowerBI, and Excel.
o In-depth knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to database management.
o Experience with QA and testing tools, as well as with case management and scoring/decision platforms in financial services or other industries.
o Able to perform ad-hoc analysis in real time using SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL queries. Fluency in Microsoft SQL Server, Redshift, Snowflake.
o Strong project management and time management skills.
o Able to manage several projects simultaneously and autonomously, as well as prioritize as necessary.
o Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Knowledge of statistical methods.
o Effective communication skills that drive decisions.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
o Local to NYC or DMV area.
o Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
o 5+ years of experience assisting in large scale fraud technology projects.
o Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
o Previous work experience in a management consulting/advisory company.
o Previous fraud and other financial crime systems analytics experience.
o Previous product management and agile product development experience.
o Experience with:
data loading and transformation;
Python, R, or PowerShell;
Developing SSIS packages and designing ETL processes;
Data science, machine learning, and statistics; and/or
Vendor-based fraud solutions.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave a
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