Director, Detection Operations, Internal Fraud
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Position Overview
The Director of Detection Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of internal fraud detections systems, ensuring the effective monitoring of insider threats and internal fraud risks across the enterprise. This role manages the detection infrastructure, alert triage and case referrals. Working closely with the VP of Rules Strategy, Investigations and Technology teams, the Director ensures that fraud alerts are timely, accurate, and actionable, while minimizing false positives and operational noise.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the fraud detection operations team, responsible for monitoring and triage of internal fraud alerts
Oversee daily workflows including alert intake, triage, escalation and case referral to investigation teams
Ensure operational coverage, service level adherence and timely escalation of high-risk incidents
Support the VP of Rules Strategy to operationalize new rules, thresholds and models into monitoring systems
Track and improve detection efficiency (hit rates, false positives, alert to case conversion)
Define and report on detection operations Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Contribute to reporting on detection effectiveness and operational performance
Partner with investigations on case referrals and feedback loops to refine detection quality
Support audit and regulatory review of detection operations
Build and manage a team of fraud detection analysts and operations specialists
Drive a culture of operational discipline, continuous improvement and risk ownership
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in fraud operations, monitoring, or security operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Deep understanding of fraud monitoring tools, insider threat detection and case management systems
Strong knowledge of internal fraud typologies and insider risk behaviors
Proven track record of managing global operations teams
Strong collaborations skills with Technology, CEG, Legal and risk oversight functions
Experience with operational KPIs, back-office case and SLA management, and executive reporting
Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, well consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
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American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
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