Investigations Analyst - Threats

Meta; Sydney; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Meta seeks an experienced Investigations Analyst to identify and mitigate threats across its family of apps and services. You will assess large datasets, operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect users and communities.

The role emphasizes open source investigative work, risk assessment, and threat prioritization in a dynamic security-focused environment at Meta.

Competenze

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• 8+ years of investigations or analysis experience in security domains.
• Experience handling sensitive issues with adversarial actors and complex fraud networks.
• Open source investigations and online research experience.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify credible threat indicators.

Mansioni

• Investigate fraud and scams and their impact on Meta and its products.
• Analyze complex cases and potential threats on Meta technologies.
• Prioritize analyses based on threat severity, impact, and stakeholder needs.
• Identify abusive behavior sources and assess credibility to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Policy, Engineering, and Integrity teams across the company.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to identify potential abuse.
• Work with graphic/sensitive content regularly.
• Make timely decisions in time-sensitive threat scenarios with minimal supervision.

Conoscenze

Investigations

Open source investigations

Fraud awareness

Threat analysis

Formazione

BA/BS degree

Strumenti

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Descrizione del lavoro

The Central Investigations team is dedicated to keeping users of the Meta technologies safe. We pride ourselves in helping prevent harm by applying deep subject matter expertise to identify and mitigate potential safety-related threats to keep Meta and its users more secure. Our team is seeking an experienced investigator who will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging, high-visibility risks the company faces and the opportunity to have a substantial impact.We are seeking an investigator with experience in understanding and mitigating issues around fraud and scams. In addition to having a demonstrated investigative and analytical background, we are seeking an investigator who has experience with open source investigations and who is committed to protecting people. The successful candidate will be able to assess and analyze large amounts of data in order to identify sources of potential threats and abuses, operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and proactively collaborate with teams across the company.Investigations Analyst - Threats Responsibilities:Investigate issues around fraud and scams and how they impact Meta, our products and our communities, with a focus on understanding how bad actors may try to utilize our family of apps and servicesInvestigate complex cases and conduct deep analysis of potential threats that may manifest on Meta technologiesPrioritize and manage concurrent analyses based on threat severity, impact, and stakeholder needsIdentify sources of abusive behavior, quickly and accurately assessing the credibility of potential threats in order to mitigate risk of harmWork cross-functionally with other analytic and investigative teams across the company, including collaborating with Policy, Engineering, and Integrity partnersGather, analyze, and synthesize relevant data to identify potential abuseWork with graphic and sensitive content on a regular basisMake sound, timely decisions in time-sensitive threat scenarios with minimal supervisionMinimum Qualifications:BA/BS degree in a relevant field, or equivalent8+ years of professional experience in investigations or analysis in law enforcement, security, risk, or safety domainsExperience working with sensitive issues that include highly adversarial bad actors and investigating complex fraud and scam networksExperience analyzing large datasets to identify credible threat indicators and actionable intelligenceSubject matter knowledge on fraud and scams, especially pertaining to various social media platforms, analytical tools, and online research toolsExperience handling and protecting highly confidential informationExperience communicating investigative findings and recommendations in writing to cross-functional stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Knowledge of data tools such as SQL, Python, or other data analytics programming coding languages and data visualization toolsExperience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zonesExperience conducting open source investigations and/or investigations on behalf of a technology companyProficiency in languages other than English is preferred because the role involves investigating content and threats in specific non-English-speaking regions and communities served by Meta platformsAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.