Data Analyst, Fraud

Kforce - Draper, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Draper, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Analyst, Fraud in Draper, UT. The Senior Fraud Data Analyst uses a combination of experience and data analysis to identify and mitigate fraudulent account activity, discover patterns and anomalies in member behavior, and develop metrics around transactional and operational data to report on fraud attempts, losses, and trends. The Senior Fraud Data Analyst will stay abreast of new fraud risk trends and support new rule creation to address shifts in fraud trends in order to protect the organization while maintaining a positive member experience. This role requires interaction with direct leadership and other teams across the organization to report on and recommend new fraud prevention strategies. Key tasks include leading the periodic review of rule performance to identify opportunities for improvement, leading fraud incidents and reporting findings to management, and proactively finding new ways to identify vulnerabilities and extend fraud monitoring capabilities. The Senior Fraud Data Analyst will also participate in fraud risk assessments across the organization to highlight fraud risk and develop strategies for mitigation, contribute to the development of fraud governance, and engage in root cause analysis efforts to identify new fraud risks and recommend solutions. Additionally, this role involves assisting management with the development of metrics that detail fraud losses, threats, trends, and maintaining proper documentation of fraud prevention rules, strategies, and metrics as dictated by the organization's fraud governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the periodic review of rule performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead fraud incidents and report findings to management
• Proactively find new ways to identify vulnerabilities and extend fraud monitoring capabilities
• Participate in fraud risk assessment across the organization to highlight fraud risk and develop strategy for mitigation
• Participate in the development of fraud governance
• Engage in root cause analysis efforts to identify new fraud risks and recommend solutions
• Assist management with the development of metrics which detail fraud losses, threats, trends, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation of fraud prevention rules, strategies and metrics as dictated by the organization's fraud governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst-type role is required
• 5+ years of experience in a fraud-related function required
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to rapidly assimilate new information, identify fraud, risk, and process implications
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong PC skills, including MS PowerPoint, Project, Word, Visio, and Outlook
• Understanding of financial services, banking, and/or payment-related processes, regulations, and systems is required
• Strong quantitative analytical abilities
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, changing environment

Nice-to-haves

• CFE preferred
• Understanding of healthcare financial accounts (HSA, HRA, and FSA) and healthcare insurance is highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects