What does a successful VP, Decision Science & Risk Solutions, Fraud & Credit Risk, Merchant Solutions do?
As the VP of Decision Science & Risk Solutions for Fraud & Credit Risk within the Merchant Solutions team at Fiserv, you will enable top-line growth and protect against financial losses through innovative risk management strategies. Joining our Fraud and Credit Risk Leadership team, you will leverage your leadership skills to drive impactful decisions and lead a team of talented data science professionals to build best-in-class fraud and credit risk analytical solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Lead a team of 20-25 data scientists, data engineers, and data product specialists.
- Develop predictive models using large datasets, leveraging AI/Machine Learning techniques.
- Conduct complex analyses to inform and develop business and risk strategies.
- Collaborate with technology teams to build and deploy data/analytical products.
- Track, monitor, and provide analytical support on model performance and automated decision insights.
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate external data sources to enhance predictive models.
- Develop documentation to support stakeholder requirements, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Transform risk data capabilities and decision systems through advanced technologies and real-time decisioning.
- Establish project scopes, maintain communication with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
What you will need to have:
- BS or MS degree in quantitative fields such as Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering, and/or equivalent military experience.
- 15+ years of experience in leveraging data/analytics/predictive modeling in financial or technology firms.
- 7+ years of experience leading teams in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in conducting analysis using statistical software such as SAS, and open-source software like Python or R.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in building predictive models using techniques such as supervised and unsupervised Machine Learning and AI.
- Knowledge of credit bureaus and external data sources required.
What would be great to have:
- Experience managing unstructured data and big data analytics.
- Experience in financial services and payments industries.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment, collaborating with internal staff and external consulting firms.
Perks at Work:
- We’re #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.
- Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.
- Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.
- Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.
Important information about this role:
- This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
- In order to be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
- This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.
- All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Fiserv and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state, and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.
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