Director of Transaction Fraud Analytics — Brentwood, TN

About the Team

Corpay is a global leader in business payments, laser-focused on developing smarter ways for businesses to pay their expenses. Since 2000, we have developed innovative digital solutions that help businesses better track, manage, and pay their expenses. Today, Corpay is an S&P 500 company with hundreds of thousands of customers using our products in over 100 countries. Companies of all sizes, industries, and geographies rely on our product portfolio to manage spending more quickly, efficiently, and securely than ever before.

We embrace a culture grounded in five key values: integrity, collaboration, innovation, execution, and people. These values offer you the opportunity to 'thrive & grow' through career development, volunteer, community, and wellness initiatives. We are committed to building and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, equality, and belonging by welcoming people of different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, and by valuing each person's unique perspectives and individual contributions.

About the Role

The Director of Transaction Fraud Analytics leads a high-impact analytics function within our Corporate Services – Credit & Risk division, specifically under the Vehicle Payments Line of Business. Located in Brentwood, TN, this role is pivotal in reducing fraud losses while minimizing friction and protecting the customer experience.

You will own the transaction fraud analytics program across rules and models, performance measurement, and operational decisioning. While the team is currently small, it is expected to grow, and over time, you will own the fraud decision engine, including the operating model, governance, roadmap, and outcomes. As a 'player-coach,' you will lead a team of fraud analytics professionals, hiring, coaching, and developing talent while maintaining a hands-on approach to SQL, business cases, and presentations.

Your day-to-day involves setting a clear roadmap for detection capabilities, establishing governance for rule and model changes, and driving continual improvement through champion/challenger testing. You will serve as the primary analytics partner to Fraud Ops, Product, Engineering, Data, Compliance, and Customer teams, translating emerging fraud patterns into durable controls and automation. You will lead analytics responses during major fraud events, ensuring root-cause analysis results in lasting fixes, and drive alignment on tradeoffs between risk and friction with data-backed recommendations.

Why Join Corpay

Corpay enjoys global recognition, including being named a Forbes Global Growth Champion and one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the world. We have been listed as one of Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies for four years in a row and are a Fortune 1000 company. Joining us means playing a pivotal role in a growing function with a global reach across 80+ countries and a team of more than 10,000 employees. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative, and inclusive team that values your contributions and offers robust opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

How We Work

This position is based in our Brentwood, TN office with a flexible hybrid working model. Corpay supports your success by providing an assigned workspace, company-issued equipment, and formal, hands-on training. We foster an ownership mindset where you are encouraged to treat the company like your own, running it with initiative and passion to improve the customer experience and drive revenue. We value humility and the ability to admit mistakes to move faster, ensuring that 'how' you communicate is as important as 'what' you say.

Equal Opportunity

Corpay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, genetic information, veteran and/or military status, or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

Church Street East, Brentwood Park, Brentwood, Williamson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37027, United States

Brentwood, Tennessee

Key Responsibilities

check_circleOwn transaction fraud analytics strategy and execution across rules and models to drive measurable improvements in fraud loss and approval rates
check_circleSet a clear roadmap for detection and decisioning capabilities including prioritization, measurement, and delivery milestones
check_circleEstablish operating cadence and governance for rule and model changes including testing, approvals, documentation, and post-deployment monitoring
check_circleDirect the development, tuning, and deployment of fraud rules and predictive models through champion/challenger and iterative optimization
check_circleDefine and monitor core performance metrics including fraud rate, false positives, approval rate, detection latency, and lift
check_circleBuild and maintain actionable executive dashboards to clearly communicate risk posture, trends, and results
check_circleTranslate emerging fraud patterns and operational signals into durable controls, automation, and platform enhancements

Requirements

verified8+ years of experience in fraud analytics, payments risk, or transaction monitoring
verified5+ years leading analytics teams or owning a fraud analytics program
verifiedStrong expertise in transaction fraud concepts
verifiedAdvanced SQL and data storytelling skills
verifiedHands-on experience with Tableau/Power BI, Python/R
verifiedExperience with model development (XGBoost/GBM, feature drift/PSI, A/B testing)
verifiedExperience with real-time decisioning platforms (IBM Safer Payments, Falcon, Actimize, SAS)
verifiedFamiliarity with Snowflake/Databricks, Kafka, Spark
verifiedStrong understanding of governance and controls for production decisioning

Nice to Have

Experience with real-time decisioning platforms and/or fraud engines (e.g., IBM Safer Payments, Falcon, Actimize, SAS, etc.). Familiarity with modern data stacks and streaming ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake/Databricks, Kafka, Spark). Desire to leverage AI to transform how we do business in Risk.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hirecheck_circleAutomatic enrolment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)check_circleRobust PTO offerings including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer timecheck_circleVirtual fitness classes offered company-wideEmployee discounts with major providers including wireless, gym, and car rental

Frequently asked questions about Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay

What does a Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay will own transaction fraud analytics strategy and execution across rules and models to drive measurable improvements in fraud loss and approval rates; set a clear roadmap for detection and decisioning capabilities including prioritization, measurement, and delivery milestones; establish operating cadence and governance for rule and model changes including testing, approvals, documentation, and post-deployment monitoring; and direct the development, tuning, and deployment of fraud rules and predictive models through champion/challenger and iterative optimization.

What are the requirements for this Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics role?expand_more

Corpay is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 8+ years of experience in fraud analytics, payments risk, or transaction monitoring; 5+ years leading analytics teams or owning a fraud analytics program; Strong expertise in transaction fraud concepts; Advanced SQL and data storytelling skills; Hands-on experience with Tableau/Power BI, Python/R; and Experience with model development (XGBoost/GBM, feature drift/PSI, A/B testing).

Where is the Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics role at Corpay located?expand_more

Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay is based in Church Street East, Brentwood Park, Brentwood, Williamson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37027, United States. This is a hybrid role.

Is this Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Corpay has listed this Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics role as hybrid.

How much experience is required for this Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics role?expand_more

Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.

What skills do you need for the Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics role at Corpay?expand_more

Key skills for Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay include SQL; Excel; Powerpoint; Tableau; Power Bi; Python; R; and Xgboost.

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Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics at Corpay is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.

Director - Transaction Fraud Analytics