Senior Quantitative Manager - Fraud New Account Screening (Remote)

Fifth Third Bank

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Quantitative Manager is responsible for following established guidelines and identifying and resolving problems. This individual is expected to utilize independence of thought but to refer more complex problems to supervisors or other experts. This individual would be expected to contribute to workflow or process change and redesign, and to form a strong basic understanding of the specific product or process. May also be accountable for regular reporting or process administration as owner. Incumbents at this level may manage a department, product or process with a large amount of independence. Typically referred to as a technical expert and known internally and externally as a reliable, knowledgeable resource. Develops and exercises business plans, policies and procedures and may also be responsible for various projects to improve efficiencies. This individual has a clear understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in quantitative analytics, economics, statistics, engineering, or a related area. In lieu of advanced degree, equivalent work/fraud experience
• 5-10 years of experience
• 2-4 years of management experience and evidence of leadership
• 4-8 years experience with one of the following programming languages: SAS, R, and/or Python (experience via coursework acceptable)
• 4-8 years experience in statistical/econometric modeling and database management
• 4-8 years of proficiency with SAS (including statistical modeling), and SQL
• Critical thinking skills (frame a problem, test a hypothesis, implement solutions)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to present a professional image
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and to be flexible
• Experience with Microsoft office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is necessary

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analytics and strategy professionals for the Fraud Strategy & Analytics team focused on new account screening for new to bank customer originations.
• Design, lead, and implement analytics, technology, and process improvement decisions focused on digital account controls and other channels for new account originations to drive profitability while mitigating fraud risk.
• Utilize descriptive and predictive approaches to mitigate fraud trends, which include reporting, fraud rules, leveraging technology, and other quantitative approaches.
• High level of independence for reporting, strategy, and analytics functions.
• Lead and mentor junior analytics professionals, with the goal of developing top analytics talent.
• Work cross functionally with the Fraud Strategy & Analytics team and other 5/3 stakeholders.
• Provide ad hoc support for operations, strategy, and leadership analytics requests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
• Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior