Keith Koval, Cams, Cfe
About Keith Koval, Cams, Cfe
Keith Koval serves as the Executive Director and Head of Fraud Management, Card Risk, and Cyber Security at UBS, a position he has held since 2011. With over twenty years of experience in payment fraud and credit risk management, he has worked with several Fortune 500 companies and holds multiple degrees in Computer Engineering and Management.
Work at UBS
Keith Koval has served as the Executive Director and Head of Fraud Management, Card Risk, and Cyber Security at UBS since 2011. In this role, he oversees the strategies and initiatives aimed at mitigating fraud risks associated with card transactions and cybersecurity threats. His leadership has contributed to the development of robust fraud management frameworks within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Keith Koval holds multiple degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from 1994 to 1998 and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he completed an MBA in Management & Technology at The Lally School of Management and Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1998 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in payment fraud and credit risk management.
Background
Before joining UBS, Keith Koval held various positions in risk management at notable financial institutions. He worked at American Express in several roles, including Director of WW Authorizations Risk Management and Director of Balance Transfer Underwriting Risk Management. He also served as Head of UK High Risk Exposure Reduction at Barclaycard and as Risk Portfolio and Underwriting Manager at Toyota Financial Savings Bank.
Achievements
Keith Koval has over twenty years of experience in payment fraud and credit risk management, primarily with Fortune 500 companies. He has demonstrated success in balancing portfolio growth with loss prevention through strategic business initiatives. Since 2019, he has been a Board Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners New Jersey Area Chapter #9, contributing to the organization's mission of fraud prevention and education.