Risk Consultant (Fraud & Financial Crime)

Matrix Global•USA,

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Risk Consultant to serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in Fraud Prevention, Financial Crime, AML, and Digital Trust. This role partners closely with clients throughout the engagement lifecycle, helping organizations optimize risk strategies, improve fraud detection capabilities, and maximize business value from risk management solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep domain expertise in fraud and digital risk with strong consulting, analytical, and client-facing skills. Bilingual - English/Spanish.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Financial Services, Fraud, Risk Management, AML, or Digital Trust.
Strong understanding of fraud prevention, detection, and investigation methodologies.
Experience performing risk analysis and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Customer-facing consulting or advisory experience.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Fluent English communication skills.
Willingness to travel approximately 5–10% as required.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in Financial Services, Fraud, Risk Management, AML, or Digital Trust.
Professional certifications such as: ACFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) Or equivalent industry certifications
Experience with data analysis and scripting tools such as: SQL, Python, R

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in Fraud, Digital Trust, and Financial Crime domains.
Provide guidance on: Fraud prevention and detection strategies, Digital risk management frameworks, Industry benchmarks and best practices, Compliance and regulatory requirements, Data requirements and governance, Emerging fraud trends and threat landscapes.
Support product and research prioritization through market and industry insights.
Lead client discussions, workshops, and strategic advisory sessions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
Analyze business requirements and recommend practical risk management solutions.
Present research findings, analysis, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Partner with clients to define use cases and business objectives.
Support solution development, implementation, and deployment activities.
Ensure recommended solutions align with business goals and operational requirements.
Identify data dependencies and clearly communicate requirements to stakeholders.
Proactively identify project risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Business Analysts and technical teams to ensure solution designs are practical and effective.
Monitor key business and operational performance indicators.
Evaluate solution effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support the optimization of fraud detection and risk management strategies.
Contribute to enhancement requests and issue resolution activities.
Assist with end-user training and documentation development.
Support implementation of: Case Management Solutions, Alert Management Solutions, Rule Management Systems.
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and industry research.
Participate in industry forums, conferences, and professional communities.
Monitor market trends and emerging technologies in fraud prevention and risk management.
Provide thought leadership and strategic insights to clients and internal teams.