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How much do fraud analytics jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for fraud analytics in the United States is $30.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fraud Analytics professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Fraud Analytics, you need strong analytical abilities, proficiency in statistics, and experience with data analysis, often supported by a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with data mining tools, SQL, Python, machine learning platforms, and certifications like Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting data patterns and presenting findings to stakeholders. These skills are crucial for detecting fraudulent activities, minimizing financial risks, and supporting organizational integrity.

How does a Fraud Analytics professional typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Fraud Analytics professionals frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with teams such as IT, compliance, risk management, and customer service. They analyze data to identify suspicious activities and then communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, often participating in investigations or recommending process improvements. Effective collaboration ensures that fraud detection strategies stay up-to-date and align with broader organizational goals, making strong communication skills and teamwork essential for success in this role.

What is fraud analytics?

Fraud analytics is the process of using data analysis, statistical methods, and machine learning techniques to detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent activities within an organization. Professionals in this field analyze large sets of transactional and behavioral data to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate fraud. Fraud analytics is commonly used in industries such as banking, insurance, retail, and e-commerce to minimize financial losses and protect customers. The role often involves working with specialized software and collaborating with other teams to implement effective anti-fraud strategies.

Will the fraud analyst be replaced by AI?

Fraud analysts play a critical role in detecting complex and evolving schemes that AI alone cannot fully address. While AI tools assist in automating routine tasks and analyzing large data sets, human judgment, critical thinking, and experience remain essential in fraud prevention and investigation. Therefore, fraud analysts are likely to work alongside AI rather than be fully replaced by it.

What is the difference between Fraud Analytics vs Fraud Prevention Specialist?

AspectFraud AnalyticsFraud Prevention Specialist
Primary FocusAnalyzing data to detect and predict fraudulent activitiesImplementing strategies and actions to prevent fraud
Skills & CertificationsData analysis, statistical tools, SQL, certifications like Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Customer service, risk management, fraud detection techniques, certifications like CFE
Work EnvironmentData analysis teams, financial institutions, tech companiesCustomer support centers, financial institutions, retail
GoalsIdentify patterns, develop models, improve detection accuracyReduce fraud incidents, enhance prevention measures

While both roles aim to combat fraud, Fraud Analytics focuses on analyzing data to identify and predict fraudulent activities, whereas Fraud Prevention Specialists implement measures to prevent fraud from occurring. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within fraud management strategies.

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Senior Director, Global Fraud Analytics

Senior Director, Global Fraud Analytics

Transunion

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


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Team Overview

Global Fraud Solutions (GFS) at TransUnion is responsible for developing and delivering analytics driven products that help clients prevent, detect, and respond to fraud across the customer lifecycle. The Fraud Analytics pillar plays a critical role in shaping TransUnion's global fraud vision by unlocking competitive advantage through data, AI, and advanced analytics. This role reports to the VP of Global Fraud Strategy and partners closely with regional fraud leaders, product, platform, data science, and engineering teams worldwide. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the global fraud analytics strategy, aligning product direction with GFS priorities, TransUnion business objectives, and customer needs across regions.
  • Own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for fraud analytics capabilities, including generic and custom AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) models across the fraud portfolio.
  • Lead and influence AI strategy for Global Fraud Solutions, balancing innovation, model performance, governance, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with data science and engineering teams to translate analytics capabilities into productionready, scalable products.
  • Drive the global expansion of fraud analytics by adapting and scaling models across geographies while navigating data availability, regulatory, and market constraints.
  • Collaborate with regional fraud leaders, sales, customer success, and global market teams to ensure analytics solutions meet client needs and support revenue growth.
  • Monitor and evaluate product performance, adoption, and ROI, using datadriven insights to refine strategy and improve outcomes.
  • Operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy in a matrixed organization, with regular visibility and influence at senior and executive leadership levels.
  • Represent TransUnion in client discussions and industry forums related to fraud analytics and AI thought leadership.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 10+ years of experience in analytics, technical product management, or data science, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, to effectively guide complex, global analytics initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in product strategy and business ownership, including setting vision, defining roadmaps, and driving measurable outcomes.
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to "speak the language" of data science and engineering, enabling effective partnership without requiring handson model development.
  • Experience in fraud analytics, risk management, identity solutions, or adjacent domains within financial services, fintech, or datadriven technology environments.
  • Global or international experience working across regions and cultures in matrixed organizations, supporting crossfunctional alignment and execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics) or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.

Required Technical Skills

  • Working knowledge of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) models, analytics pipelines, and model governance concepts.
  • Experience collaborating on analyticsdriven products built on cloudbased data and analytics platforms.
  • Strong analytical and datadriven decisionmaking skills to assess product performance, risk, and business impact.

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:

  • Direct experience with fraud typologies, identity verification, transaction monitoring, and emerging fraud trends.
  • Experience scaling analytics products or models globally across multiple markets.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and data privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, or FCRA and their impact on analytics products.
  • Strong collaborative mindset, proactive leadership approach, and a high degree of ownership in complex stakeholder environments.
  • Passion for AI and staying current with the evolving fraud and analytics technology landscape.

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Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We've got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we're here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare@Workmembership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what's next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursement,flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employeediscounts,charitable gift matching, andpaid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion's Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $187,500.00 - $312,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development- while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Director, Product Management

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TransUnion LLC