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Sr. Risk Analyst

Vacaville, CA ยท On-site

$98.24K - $121.35K/yr

Assesses fraud risk trends and patterns to develop proactive prevention strategies leveraging ... Senior Risk Analyst - Grade15/Exempt/$82,680.00 - $102,128.00 annually * Reports directly to ...

Sr. Risk Analyst

Vacaville, CA ยท On-site

$98.24K - $121.35K/yr

Assesses fraud risk trends and patterns to develop proactive prevention strategies leveraging ... Senior Risk Analyst - Grade15/Exempt/$82,680.00 - $102,128.00 annually * * Reports directly to ...

Fraud Risk Analyst I The Fraud Risk Analyst I reports to the Fraud Manager and supports AutoNation ... The analyst will support senior team members with case reviews, documentation, and escalation of ...

Sr. Risk Analyst

Vacaville, CA ยท Hybrid

$98.24K - $121.35K/yr

Assesses fraud risk trends and patterns to develop proactive prevention strategies leveraging ... Senior Risk Analyst - Grade15/Exempt/$82,680.00 - $102,128.00 annually * Reports directly to ...

Someone responsible for day-to-day analysis and review of various types of fraud cases and ... You have a thorough understanding of high-risk behaviors. * You are proficient in applicable ...

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Senior Fraud Strategy Data Analyst

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$100.80K - $168K/yr

About the role As the Senior Fraud Strategy Data Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting ... Analyze platform fraud trends and contribute to fraud risk control strategies for ATO, suspicious ...

To learn more, visit Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst Role Overview ID.me is looking for a ... Use fraud detection tools, machine learning outputs, and risk-scoring systems to drive high-quality ...

Senior Fraud Strategist As a Senior Fraud Strategist, you will play a critical role in protecting ... Risk Analysis: Conduct sophisticated data analysis on large datasets (structured and unstructured ...

To learn more, visit Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst Role Overview ID.me is looking for a ... Use fraud detection tools, machine learning outputs, and risk-scoring systems to drive high-quality ...

Senior Fraud Strategist As a Senior Fraud Strategist, you will play a critical role in protecting ... Risk Analysis: Conduct sophisticated data analysis on large datasets (structured and unstructured ...

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Waukesha State Bank's Senior Fraud Analyst plays a key role in protecting the bank and its ... high-risk situations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional ...

... risk and complexity at scale What you'll do: The Senior Fraud Model Developer will help SoFi build ... Analyzing complex datasets to identify drivers of fraud loss and member friction across products

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How much do senior fraud risk analyst jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fraud risk analyst in the United States is $109,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Fraud Risk Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Fraud Risk Analyst, you need expertise in fraud detection, risk assessment, data analysis, and a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with anti-fraud software, data analytics tools like SQL or Python, and relevant certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help analysts spot patterns and present findings clearly. These skills are vital for identifying and mitigating fraud risks, protecting organizational assets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

How does a Senior Fraud Risk Analyst typically collaborate with other departments to identify and mitigate fraud risks?

Senior Fraud Risk Analysts often work closely with teams across the organization, such as compliance, IT, customer service, and legal departments. They collaborate to analyze transaction data, investigate suspicious patterns, and implement new fraud prevention strategies. Regular cross-functional meetings and sharing of insights are crucial to ensure that fraud risks are identified early and addressed effectively. This collaborative approach helps create a comprehensive defense against evolving fraud threats and supports a proactive risk management culture.

What does a Senior Fraud Risk Analyst do?

A Senior Fraud Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fraudulent activities within an organization. They analyze data, investigate suspicious transactions, and develop strategies to prevent fraud. These professionals also collaborate with other departments, implement fraud detection systems, and ensure compliance with regulations. Their expertise helps protect the organization from financial losses and reputational damage.

What is the difference between Senior Fraud Risk Analyst vs Fraud Investigator?

AspectSenior Fraud Risk AnalystFraud Investigator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CFE or CPA often preferredBachelor's degree, CFE certification common
Work EnvironmentAnalytical, data-driven, risk assessment teamsInvestigative, interview-focused, field or office-based
Employer & IndustryFinancial institutions, insurance, e-commerceFinancial services, law enforcement, corporate security

While both roles focus on fraud prevention, the Senior Fraud Risk Analyst primarily assesses risks and develops strategies, whereas the Fraud Investigator conducts investigations into specific fraud cases. The analyst role is more analytical and strategic, while the investigator is more hands-on and investigative.

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Sr. Risk Analyst

Sr. Risk Analyst

Travis Credit Union

Vacaville, CA โ€ข On-site

$98.24K - $121.35K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Description
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the communities that Travis Credit Union serves: Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Merced, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus and Yolo counties. This position is considered hybrid so you must be within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters in Vacaville, CA.
Summary: Travis Credit Union's (TCU) Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating fraud-related risks to protect the credit union and its members. The responsibility of the role spans across credit union membership inclusive of consumer and business relationships, member engagement channels and all payment types. This role involves data analysis, monitoring transactions, assessing potential risks, tuning fraud mitigation tools balanced to risk tolerance and member experience, completing root cause analysis of suspicious activities, building and maintaining fraud metrics at a product level, and implementing strategies to prevent emerging fraud trends.
The Risk Analyst works cross functionally with a diverse set of stakeholders from the business as well as shared services functions ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while improving fraud detection and prevention measures.
This role is ideal for individuals who are analytical, proactive, and passionate about combating fraud and ensuring financial security.
Profile:
  • Reviews and analyzes financial transactions for unusual or suspicious patterns resulting in the continual optimization of fraud risk mitigation tools and processes.
  • Reviews and analyzes KYC identity proofing solutions for unusual or suspicious patterns resulting in the continual optimization of physical and digital identity proofing solutions.
  • Assesses fraud risk trends and patterns to develop proactive prevention strategies leveraging predictive analytics.
  • Performs root-cause analysis to identify vulnerabilities in processes or systems.
  • Provides detailed risk assessments and recommendations to mitigate potential threats.
  • Builds, optimizes and reports out on fraud performance on a monthly basis.
  • Conducts complex link analysis on large scale fraud events.
  • Prepares comprehensive reports with findings, supporting evidence, and recommendations.
  • Collaborates with law enforcement and regulatory agencies on fraud cases when necessary.
  • Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and internal fraud prevention policies.
  • Contributes to the development and updating of fraud prevention, risk tolerance and risk management policies.
  • Works with internal and external teams (e.g., branch banking, contact centers, compliance, legal, digital banking, deposit product, lending product, operations, card processor, software suppliers, fraud working groups, etc.) to enhance fraud detection measures.
  • Contributes to the building of fraud training and awareness sessions on fraud prevention to credit union employees.

Skills:
  • Proficient in data analytics tools such as R, Python, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI and Excel.
  • Working knowledge of banking risk management platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to fraud and financial crime.
  • Strong working knowledge of fraud authorization, authentication, identity proofing, dispute resolution and loss recovery solutions.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
  • Strong working experience with retail payments and consumer-based fraud tools preferred.
  • Working understanding of lean six sigma measurement systems preferred.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • May require working under tight deadlines and handling high-pressure situations.

Experience and Compensation
  • Senior Risk Analyst - Grade15/Exempt/$82,680.00 - $102,128.00 annually
    • Reports directly to assigned department leadership.
    • Self-starter and ability to work independently with periodic guidance with decision authority up to $100k in annualized value.
    • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Finance, Business Administration, or Criminal Justice with a minimum of 5 years of equivalent work experience; or 9 years of equivalent work experience.
    • Certifications such as a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CRMA (Certified Risk Management Assurance) or Lean Six Sigma preferred.
  • Risk Analyst Lead - Grade 17/Exempt/$98,238.40 - $121,347.20 annually
    • Reports directly to assigned department leadership.
    • Self-starter and ability to work independently with periodic guidance with decision authority up to $250k in annualized value.
    • May be responsible for the coordination of other Risk Analysts daily activities.
    • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Finance, Business Administration, or Criminal Justice with a minimum of 7 years of equivalent work experience; or 11 years of equivalent related work experience.
    • Minimum of 1 year of leading/mentoring junior level team members.
    • Certifications such as a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CRMA (Certified Risk Management Assurance) or Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Our compensation philosophy is based on several factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
At Travis Credit Union, our priority is that our employees and their loved ones are provided with a Total Rewards program that ensures their health and welfare safety which allows our employees to focus on the financial welfare of our members and the credit unions objectives. As such, Travis Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees, including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings, employee performance incentive plan, merit increases, 401(k) program with immediately vested employer match, generous holiday and vacation policy, and extensive TCU specific perks like employee loan and credit card discounts!
Travis Credit Union is an Affirmative Action Employer
EOE/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status
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