Fraud Risk Management Program Manager at The Judge Group Inc. in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

Location: Sacramento, CA

Salary: $110,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Fraud Risk Management Program Manager



Title: Fraud Risk Management Program Manager Status: Exempt Reports To: VP - Enterprise Risk Officer Department: Enterprise Risk Management Job Code: 11813 Pay Range: $111,800.00 - $130,000.00 Annually




General Description



The Fraud Risk Management Program Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and overseeing a fraud risk management program to ensure that processes effectively manage internal and external risks. The role aligns fraud prevention strategies with organizational objectives, strategic goals, and risk appetite.


This role requires a strong, dynamic leader with deep expertise in risk management, fraud prevention, and compliance best practices. Operating as part of the second line of defense, the Fraud Risk Management Program Manager will establish and monitor enterprise fraud policies and standards, ensuring adherence across the organization.


Collaboration with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams is central to this role, as it focuses on driving improvements to fraud risk management practices and enhancing protection against financial crimes.




Key Responsibilities

• Establish a second-line fraud risk management function that strengthens governance, reporting, and fraud prevention.
  
  


• Continuously refine risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies to enhance fraud controls across the organization.
  
  


• Oversee the fraud risk identification process, continuously analyzing vulnerabilities and threats to maintain a detailed fraud taxonomy.
  
  


• Conduct assessments of fraud program effectiveness, including detection, prevention, and response capabilities.
  
  


• Evaluate fraud risk exposure when launching new products and initiatives, providing reviews and risk-based recommendations.
  
  


• Monitor fraud prevention systems and workflows to ensure effective internal controls and risk mitigation.
  
  


• Develop fraud risk management tools, policies, and procedures that align with enterprise risk management frameworks.
  
  


• Build a strategic roadmap to evolve and strengthen the fraud risk management program in response to emerging threats.
  
  


• Promote a culture of fraud awareness through training, education, and organization-wide communications.
  
  


• Engage with senior leadership, delivering detailed insights into fraud-related risks and mitigation strategies.
  
  


• Provide key inputs to risk committees, preparing reports on fraud risk trends, emerging threats, and program effectiveness.
  
  


• Design standardized fraud metrics and reporting for continuous monitoring against program goals.
  
  


• Partner with teams such as Operational Risk, IT, InfoSec, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Finance to integrate fraud prevention strategies.
  
  


• Participate in fraud-related incident response activities, analyzing operational losses and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
  
  


• Stay informed of fraud industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices, applying insights to strengthen fraud prevention.
  
  


• Drive process improvements, conduct deep-dive investigations, and implement risk control initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications



Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance/Accounting), Security, Criminal Justice, or equivalent job experience preferred.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in fraud risk management within a financial institution or comparable law enforcement background.
  
  


• Experience in developing and managing fraud risk management programs preferred.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge:

• Expertise in risk management methodologies, including fraud identification, analysis, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
  
  


• Strong background in fraud policy development, compliance testing, and fraud/security education.
  
  


• Knowledge of fraud operations, consumer fraud strategies, and process optimization.
  
  


• Deep understanding of fraud risk management standards, regulations, and identity theft prevention.
  
  


• Experience working with regulatory agencies and building relationships with auditors/examiners.
  
  


• Exposure to various fraud verticals (payment card fraud, check fraud, ACH/wire fraud, loans, etc.).
  
  


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
  
  


• Ability to balance risk management with business performance needs.
  
  


• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to influence and build collaborative relationships.
  
  


• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex fraud risk concepts concisely.
  
  


• Strong organizational skills, with a high degree of initiative and ability to prioritize workloads efficiently.
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint) and GRC systems.
  
  


• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with staff, management, and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.
  
  

Organizational Contacts & Relationships:

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  Internal: All levels of staff and management.
  
  


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  External: Auditors, regulators, law enforcement, professional associations, and industry peers.
  
  

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