Fraud Analyst - Risk Assessment

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Fraud Analyst – Content & Reviews Abuse Type: Contract Compensation: $15–$25/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities - Investigate ambiguous cases end-to-end, turning findings into data-backed conclusions that keep user trust as the top priority. - Pull together varied data sources and signals to trace deceptive or manipulative activity, and help design new detection experiments. - Document findings clearly with a well-reasoned narrative backed by concrete evidence so others can act on your conclusions. - Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations stakeholders to address evolving abuse patterns. - Build specialized subject-matter expertise across various forms of abuse. Qualifications Must-Have - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience. - 4+ years analyzing data—spotting trends, building summary stats, turning raw data into decisions. - 4+ years working end-to-end on ambiguous, open-ended analytical projects. - Comfortable with SQL and Python for analysis; strong problem-solving instincts and efficient execution. - Strong written/verbal communication, including translating dense policy concepts into plain language. - Track record presenting analytical findings to senior stakeholders. - Able to produce thorough case write-ups and detailed observation notes. Preferred - Familiarity with how fraud/abuse evolves on online platforms over time. - Background in program or policy management, customer/merchant experience, or business strategy. - Exposure to content moderation, policy enforcement, customer support, or policy design. - Sharp problem-solving and critical-thinking instincts with strong attention to detail. - Some familiarity with AI/ML or generative AI concepts. - CFE/ACFE certification a plus. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.