Fraud Strategy Lead AVP

Join Barclays as a Fraud Strategy Lead AVP.At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for owning and executing fraud prevention strategies across assigned products or customer journeys within a financial services environment. You will focus on designing and evolving fraud risk and control frameworks that effectively balance loss prevention with customer experience. You will partner closely with fraud analytics, product, and technology teams to drive data‑driven decisions, respond to emerging fraud trends, and remediate control gaps. To be successful as a Fraud Strategy Lead AVP, you should have: Fraud risk assessment and control design within financial services Data analysis and decision‑making using SAS and/or SQL Demonstrated success balancing fraud loss reduction with customer experience and operational efficiency objectives Experience presenting fraud strategy recommendations, business cases, and performance results to senior leadership Experience supporting fraud analytics, rules engines, models, or performance monitoring Knowledge of regulatory requirements and control governance frameworks Proven ability to identify emerging fraud trends, root causes, and mitigation opportunities Experience evaluating third‑party fraud solutions, data providers, and authentication technologies to improve fraud prevention outcomes Some other highly valued skills may include: Written and verbal communication with executive‑level presentation skills Execution‑focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability Ability to collaborate effectively across analytics, product, and technology teams Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills in fast‑paced, risk‑driven environments You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills. This role is located in Wilmington, DE. Purpose of the role To monitor customer accounts for suspicious/fraudulent activities and take appropriate action when required. Accountabilities Execution of customer query support, including credit card inquires, account management and case resolution related to suspected fraud. Collaboration with various internal stakeholders across function projects and law enforcement agencies in cases of potential fraud. Development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies and procedures, including the use of fraud detection tools and technologies. Support teams within the business operations function as needed, including risk management, compliance, and customer care. Identification and implementation of trends and developments to regulatory requirements and internal policies related to fraud prevention and detection activities. Management and development of KPIs to measure the effectiveness of customer care fraud prevention operations, utilising data and technology to support the identification of areas that require improvement. Monitoring financial transactions for potential fraudulent and suspicious activities and conduct investigations and report fraud incidents. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barclays