Risk Prevention Analyst

Velera

. Develop and implement fraud strategies using transaction data, machine learning models, and advanced analytics tools.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,500 - $93,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing fraud strategies using advanced analytics and machine learning, with a strong focus on risk analytics and fraud detection. Proficient in SQL and capable of analyzing complex datasets to derive actionable insights while effectively communicating technical information.

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Fraud Detection StrategiesRisk AnalyticsSQL ProficiencyFraud Orchestration ToolsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Machine Learning ModelsAdvanced Analytics ToolsData AnalysisFraud ModelingFraud Rules TuningPayments Processing SystemsRoot-Cause AnalysisData HygieneBusiness Intelligence ReportingForecasting Methods

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInnovative Problem-SolvingClient Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

Fraud Detection Work CenterDefenseEdgeFalconAdvance DefenseFraud Navigator

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFraud MitigationRisk ExposureClient ProceduresCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement fraud strategies using transaction data, machine learning models, and advanced analytics tools.
Manage and optimize strategies for first-party and third-party fraud, balancing risk and customer experience.
Coordinate Risk Analytics team tasks, SLAs, projects, and output quality.
Monitor client fraud trends and recommend procedure changes.
Maintain department workflow and ensure time-sensitive functions meet standards.
Advise internal contacts on sensitive issues, client procedures, and new product developments.
Create and deliver BI reporting for senior leadership, boards, and examiners.
Work with designated clients through calls and emails to support fraud mitigation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business objectives and solution strategies.
Present analytical recommendations using communication materials and visualization techniques.
Identify quality data sources, perform testing and exploratory data analysis, and resolve data hygiene issues.
Write fraud rules, build custom client solutions, and monitor client-group fraud.
Identify fraud-related risk exposure, conduct root-cause analysis, and determine mitigation measures.
Consult clients on fraud goals, performance metrics, fraud tools, and risk-reduction strategies.
Serve as client advocate for fraud and risk items and special projects.
Identify, measure, monitor, control, and report business and information security risks.
Bring innovative thinking to problem-solving and make recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Economics or related field or combination of education and experience required.
Five (5) years within the financial service industry required.
Three (3) years professional experience in risk analytics, mitigating risk and/or fraud services required.
Payments processing system knowledge preferred.
Experience with Fraud Detection Work Center and/or FDR system required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Deep experience working with fraud detection strategies, rules tuning, and fraud modeling.
Strong proficiency with SQL.
Ability to analyze large, complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
Experience with fraud orchestration and decisioning tools (e.g., DefenseEdge, Falcon, Advance Defense, Fraud Navigator) preferred.
Strong understanding of fraud metrics, forecasting methods, and false positive/true fraud tradeoffs.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly.
Project management experience preferred.
Regular and reliable attendance required.
Some on-call work required.
Availability during early/late hours and weekends may be required.
This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Remote-first, flexible environment