Risk Consultant (Fraud & Financial Crime)

Risk Consultant (Fraud & Financial Crime)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Risk Consultant to serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in Fraud Prevention, Financial Crime, AML, and Digital Trust. This role partners closely with clients throughout the engagement lifecycle, helping organizations optimize risk strategies, improve fraud detection capabilities, and maximize business value from risk management solutions.

The ideal candidate combines deep domain expertise in fraud and digital risk with strong consulting, analytical, and client-facing skills.

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Key Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in Fraud, Digital Trust, and Financial Crime domains.
• Provide guidance on:
• Fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Digital risk management frameworks
• Industry benchmarks and best practices
• Compliance and regulatory requirements
• Data requirements and governance
• Emerging fraud trends and threat landscapes
• Support product and research prioritization through market and industry insights.

Client Engagement & Consulting

• Lead client discussions, workshops, and strategic advisory sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Analyze business requirements and recommend practical risk management solutions.
• Present research findings, analysis, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with clients to define use cases and business objectives.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Support solution development, implementation, and deployment activities.
• Ensure recommended solutions align with business goals and operational requirements.
• Identify data dependencies and clearly communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and technical teams to ensure solution designs are practical and effective.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor key business and operational performance indicators.
• Evaluate solution effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the optimization of fraud detection and risk management strategies.
• Contribute to enhancement requests and issue resolution activities.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Assist with end-user training and documentation development.
• Support implementation of:
• Case Management Solutions
• Alert Management Solutions
• Rule Management Systems
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and industry research.

Industry Leadership

• Participate in industry forums, conferences, and professional communities.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies in fraud prevention and risk management.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic insights to clients and internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services, Fraud, Risk Management, AML, or Digital Trust.
• Strong understanding of fraud prevention, detection, and investigation methodologies.
• Experience performing risk analysis and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Customer-facing consulting or advisory experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 5–10% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services, Fraud, Risk Management, AML, or Digital Trust.
• Professional certifications such as:
• ACFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
• ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
• Or equivalent industry certifications
• Experience with data analysis and scripting tools such as:
• SQL
• Python
• R

Key Stakeholders

Internal Partners

• Data Science Teams
• Business Analysts
• Integration Consultants
• Customer Success Managers
• Product & Engineering Teams
• Solution Architects
• Sales & Pre-Sales Teams

External Partners

• Financial Services Clients
• Industry Associations and Forums
• Strategic Technology and Consulting Partners

Why Join Us?

You’ll work with a talented global team, contribute to meaningful technical initiatives, and help shape a high‑performing DevOps culture.

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.

We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.

At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.

Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.

To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com