AVP, Acquisition Fraud Strategy and Model Monitoring

Role Summary/Purpose:   The AVP, Acquisition Fraud Strategy and Model Monitoring , is a multi - functional role within credit fraud acquisitions strategy team . The primary responsibilit ies include overseeing the performance of fraud models and conducting in-depth data analytics to identify underlying model performance issues and developing action plans for deteriorating models . The role will work closely with the Acquisition Fraud Strategy Model Developers as well as the Credit Strategy Validation team to create remediation plans when models used in Credit strategies are not performing as expected. Additional responsibilities include supporting the evaluation of new fraud models , fraud and technology tools, coordinating model roll-outs with the strategy team, as well as developing enhanced ongoing monitoring reporting.   The AVP, Acquisition Fraud Strategy and Model Monitoring will report to the VP, Acquisition Fraud Strategy.   Essential Responsibilities: Conduct d eep dive s and root cause analysis on deteriorating models to identify underlying issues   Develop t actical and strategic actions plans to address model performance issues   Author narratives for on-going model monitoring executive summaries explaining technical concepts in easily understood language   Develop thorough and detailed documentation to support the strategy team’s model development process to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals   Develop enhanced reporting to support fraud model performance monitoring     Work cross functionally with fraud strategy leads to support their analytics of fraud strategies and models   Work closely with implementation team to ensure that Acquisition Fraud Strategic goals are met and remove obstacles to meet those goals   Perform model implementation validations and ensure strategies have the use of the best available tools and scores   Support evaluating new fraud models and tools that can be leveraged in acquisitions, payments, and merchant underwriting   Assist fraud strategy leads in the development of fraud strateg ies and analytics when time permits     Partner with advanced modeling teams to drive targeting/treatment solutions that meet business objectives   Collaborate with 2nd / 3rd line to ensure strong governance, safety & soundness of strategies. Fully support regulatory requests, internal reviews, audits and business continuity planning   Partner with portfolio credit managers and client teams to launch new initiatives, communicate changes in a timely & effective manner, and ensure strategies are driving the desired P&L impacts   Partner with compliance, legal, fair lending and audit as required      P erform ad hoc analytics, validations, and remediations as required Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.   Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience building analytically derived strategies within Credit, Marketing, Risk or Collections in Financial services, or in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 9 + years of experience building analytically derived strategies in Marketing, Risk or Collections in Financial services.     3+ years of experience working with statistical tools such as SAS, Python , Tableau .     Expert level proficiency with Excel     3+ years of experience in retail, business, installment loans, or private label credit.   Excellent temperament and ability to work through uncertainty, collaborate respectfully across functions & teams, and find solutions to issues     Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required Desired Characteristics:   Experience operating at a strategic level as part of a cross functional team   Use of advanced technical & analytical competencies in driving effective strategic goals within a significant functional area   Strong understanding of the consumer credit lending lifecycle and card programs   Strong understanding of fraud models and their usage with fraud strategies   Strong understanding of model evaluation metrics such as precision, recall, F1   Familiarity with modeling approaches such as logistic regression and tree ensembles   Understanding of the Lines of Defense (2nd Line Strategy Validation and 3rd Line Internal Audit)   Excellent oral and written communication skills with impact and influence   Ability to multi - task and perform in a fast-paced environment   Experience working alongside and in unison with off-shore teams   Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organize work flow and timelines   Master’s Degree or MBA with advanced analytic focus, or equivalent advanced degree   Grade/Level: 11 The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle. Our Way of Working : We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.  *Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences. Eligibility Requirements: You must be 18 years or older You must have a high school diploma or equivalent You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. New hi