Cyber Fraud Analyst

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Job description

What are we looking for in our Cyber Fraud Analyst?

Russell Tobin's client, a multinational business software company is hiring Cyber Fraud Analyst to work in Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

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Employment Type: Contract/Hybrid

Pay rate: $39-$43/hr. DOE

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a motivated professional to join our Trust & Safety team as a Cyber Fraud Analyst. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Utilize your skills in Investigations and Data Analysis to protect valuable information, mitigate risks, and enhance our enterprise security posture.
• As a Cyber Fraud Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and addressing potential fraud cases within our ecosystem. This includes taking immediate remedial action, recommending long-term prevention controls, and preparing detailed written reports of fraud analysis.
• Responsibilities Conduct in-depth investigations, research and analyses of sophisticated fraudulent activities utilizing advanced analytical techniques and tools.
• Collaborate closely with partner teams to validate ML model precision and rules, and provide valuable feedback for improving results.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to understand, document, and assess fraud exposure.
• Gather metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the fraud prevention program, identify areas for strategic adjustments, and decrease risk exposure.
• Stay informed of current fraud trends and industry best practices.
• Monitor user logs and dashboards to identify unauthorized transactions, fraudulent accounts, and emerging fraud vectors.
• Generate queries that monitor and identify fraud patterns which identify high fraud risk transactions via multiple attribute analysis, including transaction details, velocity of activity, and user behavior of new and existing customers.
• Identify fraudulent situations by reviewing suspicious activity reports and/or alerting systems and initiating remediation actions.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 5 + years of experience in the technology industry
• 2 + years of direct Fraud Prevention experience in an enterprise environment is preferred with understanding of common and creative techniques used by fraudsters.
• Proficiency using Splunk and SQL to search and analyze data preferred
• 2 + years experience using Excel / Sheets to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns indicative of fraudulent activity as well as data visualization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience defining and documenting fraud prevention policies, operations, and reporting requirements.
• Team player with passion, excellent attention to detail and a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Proficiency with fraud detection software and analysis tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to make well-founded decisions based on the type of alert and associated risks identified.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• 2 + years of direct Fraud Prevention experience in an enterprise environment is preferred with understanding of common and creative techniques used by fraudsters.
• 2 + years experience using Excel / Sheets to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns indicative of fraudulent activity as well as data visualization.
• Investigations working with large sets of data

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency using Splunk and SQL to search and analyze data preferred
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical specialty: cyber security, computer science, or similar field is preferred but is not required.

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: $39-$43/hr. DOE

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