Senior Manager of First Line Risk Payments and Fraud

Associated Bank • Monroe City, MO

126d • $114,310 - $195,960

About The Position

As the Senior Manager of Fraud & Payments Risk, you will lead the first line of defense for fraud and payment risk oversight across multiple channels. You’ll design strategies, strengthen controls, and protect customers while ensuring regulatory compliance. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape risk practices, collaborate across the bank, and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years in fraud risk, operational risk, or payments risk within financial services
• 3+ years leading risk assessments, issue management, and fraud strategy development

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Responsibilities

• Lead fraud and payment risk oversight across ACH, debit/credit, Zelle, wires, bill pay, and digital transactions.
• Design and implement fraud risk strategies, detection rules, and control frameworks with cross-functional partners.
• Oversee risk event management, driving root cause analysis, remediation, and timely resolution.
• Evaluate new products, features, and third-party integrations to ensure strong risk controls.
• Monitor and report fraud metrics, losses, and customer impact to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with second-line partners and regulators to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of analysts and specialists.

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees