Avant is looking for knowledgeable fraud professionals to join our Fraud Operations team in Chicago. This position is critical in utilizing data to identify fraud trends, and developing and deploying strategies to fight against fraud attacks throughout the entire customer lifecycle, which includes application and synthetic identity fraud, first and third party fraud.
What You’ll Do at Avant:
Train, test and deploy supervised and unsupervised machine learning models using algorithms such as XGBoost and Isolation Forest.
Build fraud strategies around outbound and inbound ACH transactions, check deposit and debit card transactions.
Develop and implement fraud rules using analytical methods like segmentation, predictive models, hypothesis testing, etc.
Use visualization tools like Databricks to build dashboards and monitor key performance indicators
Use data to understand new ways of finding impactful insights from limited data sets and develop recommendations
Own and run key processes to reduce fraud losses.
Analyze data, create models/strategies, and recommend solutions for the latest fraud trends.
Work with stakeholders throughout the company to identify opportunities for leveraging company data and third-party vendor data to drive business solutions
Work with the team to measure impact and make updates to the model/strategies and services as needed.
Communicate results, explain the behavior of models/strategies, and set appropriate expectations with stakeholders.
Strategize on building models and assist with deployments into production.
Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results to Sr. Management
Why you’re a fit at Avant:
Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Statistics, Business Analytics, related field, or its equivalent (Master's preferred)
5+ years of analytical experience in customer risk management at a consumer banking financial institution.
5+ years of experience leveraging data tools such as SQL, R, Python
Knowledge of check, ACH, wire transfer, debit/credit card and other payment channels operating rules
A highly motivated individual with a fraud strategy background, the ambition to drive change, a strong eagerness to learn, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in complex and evolving environments.
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail
High level of inquisitiveness, initiative, and critical thinking
Prior experience in statistics and machine learning modeling techniques through coursework or professional experience
This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office, located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.
Compensation Range:
The base salary range for this job is USD $100,000 - USD $130,000/ Year
Employees new to Avant typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities.
[If an outstanding applicant's experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting, we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting, which may have a different compensation range.]
This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role.
Our benefits include:
Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
401(k) match
Flexible Time Off
Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)
Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program
Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
Summer Fridays
Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.
Why Avant is the place for you:
At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.
Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.
Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.
Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.
Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.
We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.
