Business Analyst / Assistant Manager - Fraud Risk Management

Job description

The candidate would be part of the Fraud Modeling Team in Global Fraud Risk Management. The candidate will be responsible for developing, validation, implementation and maintenance of next generation of fraud models. In doing so, this person will work very closely with other members of the team in Gurgaon and Phoenix.

The specific responsibilities include:
· Developing and enhancing statistical models by utilizing the best-in-class modeling techniques with available data.
· Track and monitor the performance of fraud models and conduct reviews.
· Evaluating new data sources/new variables for their efficacy in discriminating between fraudulent and genuine transactions based on statistical techniques and business judgment.
· Partnering with other teams to develop system capabilities, models, controls and designing data elements.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Desired profile

Qualifications :
·  Masters degree in business, statistics, mathematics, economics, engineering or related fields is strongly desired.
·  Strong analytical, relationship and project management skills for driving large global initiatives.
·  Ability to learn quickly and work independently with complex, unstructured initiatives.
·  Flexibility and adaptability to work within tight deadlines and changing priorities.
·  Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
·  Experience in sas, sql or programming is required.
·  Statistical analysis/econometric experience in the financial services industry will be a plus.
·  Experience in machine learning modeling techniques is a plus.

Language : English