Simon Vickers
About Simon Vickers
Simon Vickers serves as the Risk Analyst Director at Feedzai, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in fraud analytics and risk management, he has previously worked in various roles at organizations such as NICE Actimize, Capital One, and Citibank.
Work at Feedzai
Simon Vickers has served as the Risk Analyst Director at Feedzai since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with fraud. His expertise in analyzing data trends and patterns plays a crucial part in enhancing the company's fraud prevention measures. Vickers continues to leverage his extensive background in fraud analytics to contribute to Feedzai's mission of providing advanced fraud detection solutions.
Previous Experience in Fraud Analytics
Before joining Feedzai, Simon Vickers held several significant positions in the field of fraud analytics. He worked at NICE Actimize in various roles, including Fraud Data Scientist Manager and Director of Analytics Services, where he developed fraud prevention strategies and optimized fraud detection systems. His tenure at Capital One included positions as a Card Fraud Risk Analyst and Card Infrastructure Strategy Fraud Analyst, where he focused on card fraud risk management. Vickers also worked at Citibank as Head of Fraud Technology, Analytics & Reporting.
Education and Expertise
Simon Vickers possesses a strong background in risk analysis and fraud prevention. His expertise includes interpreting data to identify fraud trends, implementing fraud prevention rules, and educating businesses on new fraud defense systems. Vickers has a proven track record of adapting to changes in systems and processes, particularly during significant enhancements in card platforms. His analytical skills are complemented by his experience in liaising with internal and external fraud teams to investigate breaches and recommend solutions.
Achievements in Fraud Prevention
Throughout his career, Simon Vickers has made notable contributions to fraud prevention strategies across various organizations. He played a key role in the implementation of a new card management system, focusing on fraud-related aspects. Vickers has also successfully optimized fraud prevention rules using advanced analytics tools such as Actimize, Falcon Expert, and TSYS Cardguard. His work in providing routine metrics and analysis has led to improved controls and enhanced fraud detection capabilities.