Fraud Data Science Sr. Associate

The Fraud Data Science Sr. Associate will be responsible for analyzing fraud data to identify patterns, trends, and abnormalities. This role will also be responsible for developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies, and will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure that all fraud prevention initiatives are executed effectively. The ideal candidate will have to be a critical thinker, have excellent communication skills and should have the ability to work with SQL and Python.
What you'll do at Avant:

• Analyze large sets of fraud data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and processes
• Monitor and analyze fraud trends, patterns and emerging threats, and update fraud detection models accordingly
• Communicate results of fraud analysis to relevant stakeholders and provide recommendations for fraud mitigation and prevention
• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure that all fraud prevention initiatives are executed effectively
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track and monitor fraud data
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate fraud risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve fraud prevention processes and practices
• Develop and maintain internal and external fraud prevention policies and procedures
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices related to fraud prevention

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as project management, mathematics, computer science, or statistics
• 3+ years of experience in fraud data analysis, fraud prevention, or related field
• Strong project management skills
• Strong experience with SQL and data analysis tools, such as R or Python
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to identify and mitigate fraud risks
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to effectively analyze and interpret large data sets
• Familiarity with fraud prevention techniques and technologies
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you'll come contribute to our awesome culture.
Why Avant is the place for you:
At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.
Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.
Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.
Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.
Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.
We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.
Some of our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
• WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development
• No Meeting Wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)
• Summer Fridays
• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
• And who doesn't love the swag

This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.