VP, Fraud-Financial Crimes Analytics

Job Purpose & Scope

Responsible for collating, automating, and maintaining all Fraud Analytics & Technology metrics, analytical functions, and initiatives in support of regulatory processes. Develops tailored dashboards and visualizations to empower end-users and facilitate operations and business functions. Advances current processes such as, but not limited to, the Financial Crimes Risk Management Council Deck and Fraud Risk Assessments.

1. Works with Financial Crimes Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, and Quantitative Modeling Team (QMT) in the pursuit of strengthening, maintaining, and presenting analytics in support of fraud initiatives at Bank OZK.
2. In collaboration with Financial Crimes Analytics, effectively communicates processes, methodologies, and findings to Bank senior or executive management, federal regulators, auditors, and assessors of model risk.
3. Analyzes risk inputs and conducts research and analysis of the performance of existing strategies while ensuring adherence to regulatory initiatives, procedural alignment with fraud policies, and a strong control environment.
4. Executes a hands-on approach to data mining, data visualization, documentation of requirements and processes, and design of process flow diagrams.
5. Manages the prioritization of analytical endeavors within the Financial Crimes Analytics function.
6. Provides fraud analytical support to various business lines to develop robust methodology, execution, and evaluation frameworks to assess fraud risks.
7. Leverages expert business/analytical knowledge to participate in or lead discussions with cross-functional teams to understand and collaborate on complex business objectives and influence solution strategies.
8. Incorporates visualization techniques to support analysis points and facilitate understanding for less technical audiences.
9. Integrates and transforms disparate data sources, applying appropriate data hygiene techniques.
10. Develops thorough documentation for relevant tasks and responsibilities.
11. Adopts emerging technologies to enhance Fraud Analytics capabilities.
12. Participates in system enhancement and implementation projects as a key stakeholder within Financial Crimes Analytics.

1. Knowledge of AML, Fraud, KYC, and OFAC principles to develop meaningful metrics supporting program development and enhancement.
2. Forward-thinking mindset, with ability to develop long-term efficiencies.
3. Application of general fraud risk knowledge, frameworks, and data flows into strategic initiatives.
4. Awareness of multiple metrics, analytics, and initiatives to ensure data consistency across reporting.
5. Automation skills for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual data or metrics.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
8. Ability to develop presentations for various organizational levels.
9. Adherence to Bank policies, procedures, and guidelines.
10. Punctuality and good attendance.
11. Discretion and sound judgment in decision-making.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

1. Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, information systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience; master’s preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience analyzing data for patterns, trends, threats, and opportunities, with recommendations.
3. 3+ years using analytical tools (R, SAS, Python) and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy).
4. Experience in financial institutions preferred.
5. BSA/AML Certification or willingness to obtain within 18 months.

Operate standard equipment and technology used in business environments, with or without accommodations.

Note: This description is not exhaustive; other duties and skills may be added. Management reserves the right to modify requirements.

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Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Member FDIC.