Manager, Acquisition Fraud Prevention Strategy (L 09)

Job Description

Role Summary:As a Manager you will have the opportunity to work on major business initiatives in the Fraud Prevention Strategy team that contribute to Synchrony Financials growth and productivity objectives. This role enables you to work directly with the business in catering to the end-to-end analytical needs. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and leverage state of the art tools (viz., SAS, Python, R, Tableau, SAS E Miner, Model builder suite of products) along with managing projects.This position is remote, where you have the option to work from home. On occasion we may request for you to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events. To ensure the safety of our colleagues and communities, we require employees who come together in-person to be fully vaccinated. Were proud to offer you choice and flexibility.Essential Responsibilities:Develop and support Best-in-class analytic solutions/algorithms for Fraud Prevention Strategy team in the Credit functions as requiredIdentify the key trends associated with fraud using advanced analytics and help the business to deploy necessary strategies to prevent the fraudLeverage internal and external customer and account information use numerical, computational and operations research techniques to solve for Fraud MitigationWork on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage projects independently.Communicate fraud trends to Fraud Analysis and Strategy manager and senior leadership.Coach analysts in various business/technical aspects, establishing priorities and coordinating work.Support tracking and reporting of strategy champion/challenger tests including preliminary analysis of the performance of the different strategies.Facilitate Lessons Learned session at close of each project. Follow through on action items to ensure Best Practices are incorporated into future projects.Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.Qualification/Requirements:Bachelors Degree in following Majors Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science/Engineering or other quantitative majors with minimum 3+ years Consumer Credit experience in Analytics or in lieu of a degree, minimum 5+ years Consumer Credit experience in Analytics.Minimum 3+ years hand on experience in Advanced Analytics.Working knowledge of Logistical/Linear/Regressions CHAID/CART/Clustering techniques, Optimization (LP, NLP, Integer Programming), Simulation & Neural network tools.Working knowledge of SAS, SQLStrong Team Player in cross-functional environment and excellent problem solving skillsStrong written/oral communication skills.For Internal Applicants: Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying.Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday.Ensure that your Professional Profile is updated (fields such as Education, Prior experience, Other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP)Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.Level 8+ employees can applyDesired Characteristics:Working knowledge of Python/R, Unix, Excel, Tableau, SAS E Miner would be a plusExposure to Big Data technologiesWorking knowledge of credit bureaus.Work experience in a US financial institution or bank.Systems Implementation experience.Knowledge of US, Canadian credit bureau dataGrade/Level: 09Work hours: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM ISTJob Family Group:Risk Management,

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