Role Summary/Purpose:
The AVP, Acquisition Fraud Strategy – Home & Auto will assume ownership of Home & Auto (H&A) consumer acquisition fraud strategy development efforts. In this role, you will manage analytical projects, design analysis plans, and formulate recommendations, while working closely with the implementation teams to ensure your fraud strategies are working as intended. You will work cross-functionally to ensure strategies are approved and meet compliance requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
Use SAS/advanced programming to conduct fraud reporting, pattern analysis, and True Name Fraud (TNF) strategy development, validation, testing, and implementation
Lead entire H&A consumer acquisition fraud strategy efforts, and work directly with PCMs and client teams
Proactively lead strategic initiatives and integrate new tools and models into TNF strategies
Drive enhanced strategy using champion/challenger learnings to reduce fraud and improve customer experience
Lead remediation efforts and coordination on fraud attack events for H&A clients
Represent TNF team during new-client onboarding, and recommend strategy and process as appropriate
Build for future by understanding industry, economic, and business needs
Analyze and explore data to find innovative solutions to combat latest fraud patterns
Complete required strategy documentation and meet audit standards
Work closely with implementation team to ensure strategies are implemented correctly via pre- and post-implementation validations
Provide direction and support to other team members including mentorship
Manage small team of exempt / offshore strategy analysts
Meet assigned deadlines and perform tasks as assigned
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years’ experience with data/analytics or credit/fraud in the financial services industry; in lieu of Bachelor's Degree, 9 years’ experience with data/analytics or credit/fraud in the financial services industry
Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail, business or private label credit
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Risk Strategy Development and / or Management
Minimum 4 years’ Project Management experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience with model risk management, operational and regulatory risk, and governance
Demonstrated expert proficiency with SAS and/or SQL programming
Expert level proficiency with Excel
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:
Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics Criminal Justice, Business, and Statistics strongly preferred
Superb communication skills and experience with interacting successfully at all levels within the Credit organization
Outstanding collaborative and team management style
Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Fraud/Consumer finance experience
Experience with SynApps and Edison platforms
Experience with CDCI and CLBP2 databases
Experience with Python
Proven ability to work with various data sources, data warehouses and database tools
Proven ability to successfully manage and implement projects on time & on budget
Proven ability to communicate with all levels of employees, management, and clients
Grade/Level: 11
The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Our Way of Working:
We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
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