Senior Risk Consultant

Overview

Senior Risk Consultant

Remote

 

The Senior Risk Consultant will lead the company’s fraud prevention strategies and risk adoption of open banking tools.  This role will be responsible for developing and executing data-driven, customer-centric strategies for credit risk onboarding and fraud detection to ensure safe account creation, loan origination, and payment processing.  The Senior Risk Consultant will measure and monitor performance of fraud trends and adoption of open banking tools to ensure the business meets or exceeds fraud loss and growth targets. 

Responsibilities

• Use data analytics to identify and mitigate fraud risks associated with account creation, loan origination, and payments. Establish and monitor fraud detection models and business rules to prevent fraudulent activities. 
• Create robust fraud detection mechanisms leveraging machine learning, AI, and other analytics tools to continuously improve fraud prevention.
• Lead the adoption of open banking solutions for improving business outcomes in fraud detection and credit risk assessment.
• Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence the direction of the business by effectively communicating results to cross functional groups.
• Continuously evaluate emerging fraud and open banking trends, threats, and technologies, adapting the company’s strategies accordingly.
• Builds relationships by establishing trust, confidence and credibility with senior leaders, executives, and peers.
• Build and maintain productive partnerships with key areas of the business (e.g., Operations, Risk, Product, Compliance) to ensure strategies are comprehensive, fit for purpose and executed as designed.
• Oversee and continually refine the company’s fraud and open banking strategies to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of fraud and open banking solutions, driving improvements over time

Qualifications

• BS/MS in a quantitative discipline (statistics, math, computer science, data science. quantitative social science, operation management, finance) or equivalent working experience.
• 7+ years of experience in fraud risk or credit risk demonstrating understanding of risk management disciplines, varying analytic practices and fraud risk concepts.
• Proven success in analyzing large amounts of data which foster actionable business decisions. Intermediate to advanced experience in SQL, R or Python.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

What We Offer

Our Benefits Include* 

 

• Uncapped Flexible Paid Time Off 
• A comprehensive new hire training program designed to help set you up for success
• Access to a robust learning management system, full of e-learning modules and training programs to help boost your professional and personal development
• Professional Development and Mentor Programs plus Ongoing Training Resources
• Multiple coverage levels for Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Group Health & Wellness Program, plus special savings on retail items, travel, entertainment, and more through TMX Perks 
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Options for Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance 
• Optional pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital confinement insurance 
• Performance-based career advancement 

*Based on current benefit offering, which is subject to change with or without notice. Certain benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents which should be consulted for additional details and eligibility requirements.  

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 

Diversity at the Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands is one of the driving forces behind our Company’s success and we are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining talent of various backgrounds who demonstrate our shared values. We have worked to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where Team Members can collaborate freely to help spark innovation, drive creativity, advance their skillset, and move their career forward. Our commitment to diversity isn’t just about the work we accomplish; it’s about fostering a sense of belonging where talented Team Members can bring their whole selves to work to help maximize their full