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AVP, Fraud & KYC Technology Lead, Digital Banking
Location
United States
Posted
143 days ago
Salary
$140K - $175K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
AVP, Fraud & KYC Technology Lead, Digital Banking
Forbright Bank
• Own and manage the digital banking fraud technology stack, including biometric collections systems, Alloy, and fraud monitoring solutions for ACH transactions • Oversee planning and future integration of debit card fraud monitoring • Serve as the primary technical expert in evaluating, integrating, and optimizing fraud detection and prevention technologies across digital banking platforms • Collaborate closely with the Fraud PO to align technology solutions with the broader fraud prevention strategy and business objectives • Lead the technical design, implementation, and continuous improvement of fraud monitoring, detection, and response workflows • Partner with Technology Operations, Product, and Operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of fraud solutions • Monitor emerging fraud trends, threats, and regulatory requirements to proactively evolve the fraud tech stack • Partner with Fraud PO to oversee vendor relationships, technical roadmaps, and platform upgrades for biometric collections systems, Alloy, and future internal and external fraud products • Develop and maintain technical documentation, playbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for the fraud technology environment • Provide subject matter expertise during incident response, investigations, and post-event analysis • Assist in defining and tracking KPIs, SLAs, and reporting metrics for fraud technology effectiveness • Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial fraud technology, digital banking, or a related field required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and delivering API‑based integrations at scale (REST/GraphQL, webhooks, event streaming) required; strong contract/versioning discipline required
- Hands-on experience with fraud detection/prevention platforms, with specific expertise in biometric collections systems, Alloy, or Sardine strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of ACH, digital payment fraud schemes, and mitigation strategies
- Experience with debit card fraud is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
- Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- 4 weeks PTO
- 401k + company match
- Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
- Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
- Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
- Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
- Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
- The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
- American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner
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