Fraud Protection Engineer

at Squadio
  • Remote - Saudi Arabia

Remote

Cybersecurity

Mid-level

Job description

  • Fraud Detection & Prevention

  • Develop and implement fraud detection systems to identify suspicious activities in real time.

  • Monitor transaction data and user behavior to detect anomalies and potential fraud attempts.

  • Collaborate with data scientists to build machine learning models for fraud detection.

  • Risk Analysis & Investigation

  • Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious transactions, accounts, and system activities.

  • Analyze fraud trends, attack vectors, and threat intelligence to stay ahead of fraudsters.

  • Work with compliance teams to report fraudulent cases and implement security measures.

  • System Development & Automation

  • Design and maintain fraud prevention tools, automated alerts, and response mechanisms.

  • Implement AI/ML algorithms to enhance fraud detection accuracy and reduce false positives.

  • Integrate fraud protection solutions with payment gateways, authentication systems, and security frameworks.

  • Security & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and AML laws.

  • Assist in developing fraud prevention policies and security best practices.

  • Collaborate with legal and risk teams to ensure proper fraud reporting and compliance adherence.

  • Incident Response & Mitigation

  • Respond to fraud incidents, coordinate investigations, and implement corrective actions.

  • Work with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks and enhance fraud protection measures.

  • Maintain and improve incident response procedures for fraud-related cases.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field.

  • Experience in fraud detection, risk management, or cybersecurity.

  • Knowledge of fraud detection methodologies, machine learning models, and risk assessment techniques.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or Java.

  • Familiarity with data analytics, anomaly detection, and behavioral analysis.

  • Understanding of financial fraud, payment systems, and digital transactions.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Experience with fraud detection tools (e.g., IBM Safer Payments, ThreatMetrix, Riskified).

  • Preferred: Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

  • Experience with AI/ML-driven fraud detection models.

  • Knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency fraud prevention.

  • Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

  • Work Environment & Benefits

  • Hybrid or remote work options.

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge fraud detection technologies.

  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in cybersecurity, compliance, and data science.

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