Fraud Strategy Analyst

Vanguard

Fraud Strategy Analyst developing real-time fraud controls and analytics for Vanguard's client transactions and fraud prevention. Collaborating across teams to enhance fraud detection effectiveness.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMalvern • North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain fraud rules and detection strategies for participant transactions (e.g., withdrawals, loans, distributions)
Analyze fraud trends, rule performance, and key metrics to improve detection rates and reduce false positives
Perform deep-dive analyses to identify emerging fraud patterns, vulnerabilities, and control gaps
Adjust thresholds, logic, and segmentation to optimize real-time decisioning performance
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations to support fraud controls in new features and participant journeys
Provide analytical support for fraud cases, root cause analysis, and loss mitigation efforts
Develop and deliver clear reporting on fraud trends, losses, and control effectiveness
Ensure fraud controls are documented, tested, and aligned with risk and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years in fraud analytics, fraud strategy, or financial crimes
Experience in at least one of the following: Fraud rules management / transaction monitoring, Payments fraud, account takeover, or digital fraud risks
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions
Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python or other data analysis tools and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Familiarity with fraud rules engines or decisioning platforms (preferred)
Basic understanding of fraud models or scoring methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health and wellness care
work-life balance
investment in your future

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Hard Skills & Tools

fraud analyticsfraud strategyfinancial crimesfraud rules managementtransaction monitoringPayments fraudaccount takeoverdigital fraud risksSQLSAS

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationcommunication