Senior Analyst-Risk Management

About the role

The Fraud Risk Management (FRM) team within American Express is seeking a Senior Analyst to drive innovation in Card Not Present (CNP) fraud risk areas. This role involves developing and implementing new strategies for fraud prevention, managing fraud strategy for specific segments, and working with Product and Technology teams for platform modernization.

Responsibilities

• Develop new fraud prevention control strategies for Online spend
• Minimize Unprofitable Fraud Related Disruptions, with specific focus on Fraud Strategy Controls
• Conceptualize and implement new data features which would help in reducing approved fraud
• Address Emerging Fraud Trends & Monitor Key Metrics to take Corrective Actions
• Provide thought leadership for new payment product integrations
• Lead integration of new data sources
• Partner with Global Servicing, Decision Science on key fraud initiatives
• Work closely with different Fraud and Technology teams to ensure robust fraud strategy framework for any new proprietary product launch
• Lead platform modernization and migration efforts in close partnership with Technologies, Capabilities and Product teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience across analytics, strategy, and execution in complex environment
• Undergraduate / master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Experience with data processing tools such as R, SQL, Hive, Yellow Brick, or Python is required
• Understanding statistical techniques related to data analysis and correlation
• Working knowledge of fraud landscape and emerging fraud trends in the card space is a plus
• Understanding of payment products, emerging technologies and competitive landscape is preferred
• Proven track record of working proactively and independently to solve problems and drive results
• Strong presentation skills to convey data and fraud insights to different stakeholders
• Ability to build collaborative, trusting relationships
• Strong project management and communication skills to work effectively in a team environment
• High energy, intellectually curious and infectiously positive