Antifraud Analyst
Employment Information
Report this job
Job expired or something wrong with this job?
Job Description
Antifraud Analyst at Mercuryo analyzing payment traffic to prevent fraud and mitigate risks. Collaborating with various teams to enhance antifraud systems and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze payment traffic and large-scale transactional data to identify fraud patterns, schemes, anomalies, and emerging risks
- Perform in-depth investigations of suspicious activity and confirmed fraud cases to understand attack vectors and root causes
- Continuously monitor fraud performance metrics to detect shifts in fraud behavior and control effectiveness
- Design, implement, adjust, and monitor rule-based fraud controls, thresholds, and escalation logic
- Evaluate rule effectiveness, identify false positives and false negatives, and propose data-driven optimizations
- Review, propose, and implement changes to risk controls in coordination with the Fraud team
- Participate in the operation, development, and modernization of the internal anti-fraud system
- Automate anomaly detection and reduce manual investigation effort through smarter analytics
- Assist in the development and optimization of fraud detection tools, suggesting improvements based on analytical findings
- Build and maintain analytical reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and, where needed, external partners
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support fraud prevention and business decision-making
- Own fraud-related performance metrics and drive measurable improvements in fraud prevention efficiency
- Stay up to date with fraud trends, techniques, and industry developments
- Contribute to the drafting and refinement of fraud-related policies, procedures, and risk documentation
- Partner with teams across Compliance, Product, Risk, and Transaction monitoring to align mitigation strategies, process changes, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience working with transactional fraud in fintech, payments, or e-commerce
- Strong understanding of fraud typologies, detection strategies, and risk control frameworks
- Familiarity with fraud monitoring programs and risk requirements from payment networks
- Proven ability to own performance metrics and drive measurable fraud reduction or efficiency improvements
- Highly analytical, with the ability to identify suspicious patterns, anomalies, and trends in complex datasets
- Proficient in SQL and experienced in working with large volumes of transactional data
- Experience analyzing data and presenting results via dashboards and reports
- Ability to translate analytical findings into practical actions and control improvements
- Able to work independently, taking ownership where your expertise is needed
- Strong collaborator, comfortable working across teams, functions, and cultures
- Clear communicator, capable of explaining complex analytical topics to non-technical stakeholders
- Curious and proactive, with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to evolving fraud threats
- Nice to have: Exposure to machine learning–based fraud detection or hybrid rules + ML approaches
- Experience using Python/R for data analysis in an analytical or anti-fraud context
- Basic knowledge of probability theory and mathematical statistics as applied to anomaly detection and risk modeling
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays
- Extensive benefits program
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options
- Working equipment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on
Similar Jobs
Senior Delivery Analyst
Senior Delivery Analyst managing data product workflows and ensuring quality assurance at Acxiom. Responsible for coordinating with clients and stakeholders while leading projects on data processing.
Senior Analyst, Field Inventory Planning
Senior Analyst supporting field inventory planning at Petco, ensuring inventory readiness across new stores and promotional activities. Analyzing trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
IT Analyst – OpTime/Anesthesia
Epic IT Analyst managing application integrations and system configurations in healthcare setting for Baptist Health. Collaborating between IT and operations to ensure software aligns with goals and mandates.
Environmental Health SME – Solution Analyst
Solutions Analyst harnessing public health knowledge to enhance technology solutions for health departments. Collaborating to identify challenges and implementing efficient workflows.
Senior Compensation Analyst
Senior Compensation Analyst at Argano managing compensation policies and programs, conducting analysis on salary structure, and ensuring compliance with laws.
Senior Clinical Information Systems Analyst – Epic Orders, Bugsy
Epic Analyst responsible for managing ambulatory applications and providing project support at healthcare organization. Collaborating with teams to optimize workflows and ensure effective application functionality.
NERC CIP Remediation Analyst
NERC CIP Remediation Analyst delivering hands-on remediation execution for utility compliance audit preparation. Working with audit readiness team on gap assessment and mock audit facilitation.
Data Protection Analyst
Data Protection Analyst at CrowdStrike providing operational support for data protection initiatives and ensuring compliance with data policies. Collaborating with the Data Protection Manager on technical labeling and data cataloging tasks.
Data Surveillance Analyst
Data Surveillance Analyst responsible for data analysis and compliance with clinical monitoring at Parexel. Engaging in Data Surveillance Plans and documentation to advance clinical trial processes.
Service Desk Analyst – Tier 2
Service Desk Analyst providing advanced customer support in Momentum Financials for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collaborating with stakeholders and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
Senior Capital Markets Analyst
Sr. Capital Markets Analyst for iBusiness Funding supporting execution of structured funding and producing lender materials. Utilizing strong modeling skills and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
LATAM Intercompany Analyst
Intercompany Analyst responsible for managing purchasing data and resolving discrepancies within intercompany operations. Collaborating globally to ensure effective procurement processes.
Clinical Development Analyst
Clinical Development Analyst providing coding performance and client consultation at Solventum. Enhancing coding solutions with data analysis and support across teams.
Scheduling Analyst
Scheduling Analyst at HarmonyCares managing provider schedules for efficient patient engagement in home-based healthcare services.
Agile Analyst
Agile role at Hitss ensuring effective adoption of agile methodologies across teams. Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
Senior Analyst, Commercial Data – Insights
Senior Analyst specializing in commercial data and insights for biopharmaceutical company. Developing dashboards, providing actionable insights, and improving analytics capabilities.
Senior Analyst, MENA – Geoeconomics of GCC region
Senior Analyst conducting research and analysis on GCC economy at Eurasia Group. Focusing on investments, regulatory changes, and client engagement in the MENA region.
SOX IT Analyst
SOX IT Analyst at Hims & Hers driving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and improving IT processes. Collaborating with IT teams and managing documentation for compliance activities.
Credit Analyst
Credit Analyst supporting investment underwriting and asset management for a boutique capital markets firm. Involves financial analysis, portfolio performance reporting, and covenant compliance in a remote setting.
Configuration Analyst II
Configuration Analyst II responsible for system configuration and validation for health plan implementations. Collaborating to ensure accurate benefit programming and compliance requirements.