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Data Analyst, Fraud Data & Analytics

The Vanguard Group


Job Location:

Scottsdale, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 12 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

  • Executes fraud analytics assignments from requirements gathering and data assessment through analysis implementation support measurement and monitoring.

  • Develops tests and maintains offline fraud detections that generate actionable leads for investigative teams with guidance on more complex efforts.

  • Monitors detection performance using measures such as precision false-positive rates alert volumes loss exposure and prevented or avoided impact.

  • Analyzes account client transactional and case data to identify emerging fraud trends anomalous behavior common attributes and fraud signatures.

  • Provides analytical and forensic support for fraud incidents control gaps emerging typologies and other priority investigations.

  • Develops and maintains dashboards recurring reports loss reporting benchmarking analyses and fraud performance products.

  • Performs data quality checks and validates the completeness accuracy and reasonableness of data used in reporting and detections.

  • Documents analytical methodologies assumptions data lineage testing results and operating procedures in accordance with established standards.

  • Translates analytical findings into clear actionable insights for fraud operations risk partners technology teams and other stakeholders.

  • Collaborates with senior analysts and business partners to validate analytical approaches resolve data issues and deliver quality work products.

  • Partners with investigative teams to obtain disposition feedback and identify opportunities to improve detection effectiveness.

  • Contributes to cross-functional fraud initiatives data modernization efforts and evaluation of fraud tools or capabilities.

  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience.

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

  • Intermediate SQL skills including experience querying joining validating and analyzing large datasets.

  • Working proficiency in Python or another analytical programming language used for data preparation automation statistical analysis or detection development.

  • Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and reports in Tableau or a comparable visualization platform.

  • Experience supporting the development testing monitoring or optimization of fraud detections risk rules anomaly-detection methods or analytical models.

  • Working knowledge of analytical validation methods data quality controls and performance measurement.

  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and provide actionable insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to manage assigned work maintain documentation and deliver quality results within established timelines.

  • Knowledge of financial-services fraud typologies investigations fraud operations or fraud loss measurement preferred.

  • Experience working in cloud-based data environments and with governed enterprise data assets preferred.

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g. assets and data) and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights deep expertise and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster stronger risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew property data and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged passionate and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape. Our crew are our greatest resource by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care work-life balance and an investment in your future at its core.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.


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