At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide strategic direction and thought leadership for fraud with emphasis on cross channel fraud, authentication and member experience.
• Identify and enable innovative fraud solutions that meet both existing and future needs.
• Develops detection methodology of high-risk transactions and various fraud that is occurring throughout various channels by analyzing data through multiple systems or triggers a risk intelligent culture with strong collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Help to create and foster an increased understanding and awareness of business line managers' responsibility for risk assessment and management activities in their daily decision-making processes and procedural guidance. Will provide advice and consult with line managers to support more information risk-based thinking and decision-making skills to proactively mitigate or reduce identified exposures.
• Develop strategies for the annual strategic business plan goals and objectives. Monitor performance in meeting the goals and objectives. Define tactical business plans for department. Monitors performance in meeting goal and objectives.
• Provide independent, enterprise-wide dashboard reports on a set frequency (e.g. quarterly) Provide a collective overview and picture on the effectiveness of the strategy and whether the current objectives are being achieved. Identify opportunities to enhance and strengthen the risk response strategy. Lead, develop and motivate the team to deliver high standards of operational excellence as a high performing team and a culture of best practice. Ensure resources are efficiently and effectively used to focus on key risk prevention, detection, mitigation and required reporting activities on an ongoing basis as well as maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain departmental processes to identify, analyze, monitor and report on emerging fraud event trends to drive proactive prevention, identify issues, monitor risk response strategies and solutions using business intelligence information. Ensure departmental practices are in place to consistently maintain and safeguard confidentiality of information and support the highest level of ethical standards.
• Understand online and call center authentication tools and strategies, maintain an in-depth understanding of all forms of electronic payment methods (e.g., Internet Banking/mobile external transfers, Remote Deposit Capture, wires, ACH, Bill Payer, etc.) to assist in identifying/preventing potential fraudulent events.
• Provide management team training and tools to build an increase awareness of emerging/current fraudulent activity, to support a risk intelligent culture and the effectiveness of risk-based decisions and identification/prevention processes.
• Recommend enhancements to systems and processes to ensure sufficient protection against emerging cross-channel event threats involving deposit and loan accounts, plastic cards and electronic distribution channels (e.g., Internet Banking, Remote Deposit Capture, wires, ACH, etc.) and to initiate changes that address identified areas of concern.
• Maintain strong liaison and working relationships with the management team, federal, state and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Participate in Fraud and risk forums and groups to continuously learn and apply best practices in fraud prevention.
• Assist with internal/external audits and examinations to ensure sufficient information is provided and identified weaknesses are remediated timely. Responsible to exhibit the ability to maintain strong departmental risk management practices on an ongoing basis.
• Draft correspondence as necessary to members, judicial entities, internal communications, etc. in a professional and well-written manner.
• Maintain and execute the Department Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery preparedness and training processes.

VyStar Excellence Behaviors: Demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Focus - Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing your client or member.
• Connect - Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate you care.
• Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions. (70%/30%)
• Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your client's or member's needs and objectives.
• Advance - Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded. Verify necessary follow-up action.

Values and Goals: Exhibit the Values of VyStar in all activities and support our key goals.

• Integrity, Trust, Respect, Caring, Courage, Dedication, Loyalty
• Quality Service is our Most Important Goal.
• Employees are our Most Important Asset.

EDUCATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS - Professional

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in business or related subject area.

5+ years' experience in fraud strategy management, fraud data analytics and fraud operations

5+ years' experience in people management in the related field

A professional certification in a related field, such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferred. Obtain necessary continuing professional education hours to retain professional certification(s) and continuously build individual knowledge. Participate in related professional organizations to build/maintain professional network.

Knowledge: The ability to develop comprehensive knowledge of VyStar's business, market and industry and relate that knowledge to existing and emerging identified fraud related risks. Strong understanding of fraud, authentication and technology cross-channel inherent risks (e.g., Internet Banking/mobile external transfers, Call Center, IVR, Remote Deposit Capture, wires, ACH, Bill Payer, etc.). Competent working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements as applicable Strong understanding of all transactions processing, payment processing systems, authentication tools and best practices of all channels across the organization, strong knowledge of FFEIC guidelines and NCP certification is required. Strong knowledge of check warranties can be substituted for NCP certification however NCP certification must be obtained within one year from start date.

Behavioral/Leadership Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicating Fraud risk-related concepts to a wide array of audiences (e.g., all layers of the organization, members, law enforcement officers, vendors, auditors/examiners, etc.). Exhibit sound professional judgment, problem solving and negotiation skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task to meet established deadlines. Demonstrate professional composure, objectivity and fairness when dealing with conflicts and sensitive matters. Exhibit a high level of ethical integrity, with the ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Exhibit a true commitment to mentoring and developing others, continually promoting a strong sense of teamwork and inspiring team to achieve high quality and productivity levels.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources