Fraud Systems & Data Analyst (Hybrid in Syracuse, NY)

Empower Federal Credit Union•Syracuse, NY

2d•$75,700 - $113,549•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fraud System & Data Analyst's primary role is to drive strategic insights and data-driven solutions to optimize fraud risk management, enhance profitability, forecast losses, and improve operational efficiency across consumer and business products. This role demands a strong blend of analytical insight and cross-functional expertise, empowering the analyst to lead process enhancements and major initiatives independently. Responsibilities include developing fraud detection models, refining rule-based systems, and leveraging large datasets to uncover emerging fraud trends. The analyst will also support real-time monitoring, automate reporting, and contribute to system enhancements that improve decision accuracy and reduce operational friction. Collaboration with key stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Operations and business units is essential to align fraud strategies with broader organizational goals. The annual salary range for this position is: $75,699.51-$113,549.27. Location: Our headquarters are based in Syracuse, NY. We work in a Hybrid Model requiring a minimum of 5 days in office per month.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of similar or related experience including:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in analytics and managing risk.
Experience with U.S. banking laws and regulations applicable to a federal credit union and its applications to ensuring the safety and soundness of Credit Union staff and member assets.
Knowledge of automated fraud monitoring, investigative case management or related financial services industry fraud monitoring tools and applications.
Knowledge and general understanding of principal financial institution regulations.
Bachelor's degree in quantitative field or equivalent work experience required.
Team player with strong organizational, communication, analytical and PC skills.
Ability to research/analyze data and recognize/evaluate patterns of member activity.
Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail
Experience conducting fundamental analysis to understand and quantify financial drivers.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills (ability to frame a complex problem, evaluate options, and develop a plan to address)
Track record of being able to break complex problems down and develop a clear strategy / action plan.
Ability to identify high value opportunities.
Experience influencing organizations and senior leadership to act on identified opportunities.
Strong communication skills/ability to explain nuanced topics at right approach and level of detail to influence an audience.
Proven track record of working across organizational lines to successfully drive projects from idea to execution.
Knowledge of government/regulatory statutes as they relate to financial services and fraud.