Fraud Specialist

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization dedicated to enhancing operational integrity and financial security. This company is at the forefront of its industry, constantly innovating to protect its assets and maintain customer trust through robust risk management strategies. By joining their team, you'll contribute directly to a mission-critical function, ensuring the stability and reliability of their expansive operations.

Are you ready to make a tangible impact by protecting a dynamic organization from financial risk? As a vital member of our client's team, you will step into a crucial role where your sharp analytical skills and inquisitive mindset will directly safeguard systems, processes, and policies. You'll be instrumental in identifying and mitigating fraudulent activity, working with cutting-edge tools and data to uncover patterns and ensure the highest level of security. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's success, directly influencing its financial health and operational resilience.

**What You'll Do:**

* Utilize advanced fraud detection tools, reporting dashboards, and SQL to meticulously analyze data and pinpoint fraudulent activities.

* Conduct thorough monthly audits, collaborating closely with senior team members to ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy.

* Present detailed findings and insights to leadership, providing clear, concise, and actionable intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

* Provide essential support for investigative requests from various internal departments, leveraging your expertise to resolve complex issues.

* Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and fraud methodologies to stay ahead of evolving threats.

**Required Qualifications:**

* Foundational experience with SQL, including the ability to write basic queries to extract, join, and analyze data from large datasets.

* Proficiency in spreadsheet software, including formulas, filters, pivot tables, and data validation for investigative analysis.

* Ability to analyze alerts or outputs from a real-time, machine learning-driven fraud detection tool and apply critical thinking to assess potential fraud risk.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends in data.

* Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings and explain insights to partners and leadership.

* High attention to detail and the ability to follow defined investigative, audit, and documentation standards.

* A curious, self-motivated mindset with a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and fraud methodologies.

**Nice to Have:**

* Experience using data platforms to explore and analyze structured data.

* Working knowledge of data visualization tools, including building or maintaining dashboards and interpreting data visualizations.

* Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., analytics, finance, criminal justice, information systems) or equivalent practical experience in fraud, risk, payments, or data analysis.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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