Fraud Analyst, Retail

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Fraud Analyst to identify suspicious trends, analyze current fraud patterns, and recommend strategies to prevent fraudulent activities.

The role supports a flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two remote days. Responsibilities include monitoring transactions, developing prevention strategies, investigating alerts, and collaborating with Asset Protection, Internal Audit, and Operations to strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in fraud analysis, investigations, asset protection, internal audit, risk management, or related analytical roles.
• Experience analyzing transactional data and identifying fraud trends, anomalies, and operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze transactions using analytical tools and software to identify suspicious activities, predict patterns that might lead to fraud, and create reports to provide insights from data to assist in decision making.
• Develop, implement, and maintain fraud detection and prevention strategies, policies and procedures and provide training and support across the organization.
• Investigate fraud alerts and escalated cases and coordinate with law enforcement agencies when required.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure fraud prevention measures are in place.
• Analyze current fraud trends and provide reporting and recommendations for preventative measures based off findings.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in fraud detection and prevention.
• Maintain accurate records of all fraudulent activities including steps taking for resolution.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Fraud analysis

Investigations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Case management systems

Fraud detection software

Job description

Identify and investigate suspicious trends, analyze current fraud trends, and recommend strategies to prevent fraudulent activities.

This position is based at Giant Eagle, Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Cranberry Township, just north of Pittsburgh, PA. Corporate Team Members enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

Our Cranberry HQ was designed with our Team Members in mind, featuring shared work areas and comfortable meeting spaces that make it easy to connect, collaborate, and do meaningful work. On-site amenities help you feel your best throughout the day, including a fitness center, scenic walking and jogging trails, a convenient café, and a variety of nearby dining options.

• Experience Required: 1–3 years in fraud analysis, investigations, asset protection, internal audit, risk management, or related analytical roles.
• Education Desired: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Experience analyzing transactional data and identifying fraud trends, anomalies, and operational risks.
• Ability to conduct investigations, document findings, and provide recommendations to reduce fraud and strengthen controls.
• Experience collaborating with Asset Protection, Internal Audit, Operations, and other business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fraud detection technologies, case management systems, or investigative tools preferred.
• SQL and retail fraud experience preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze transactions using analytical tools and software to identify suspicious activities, predict patterns that might lead to fraud, and create reports to provide insights from data to assist in decision making.
• Develop, implement, and maintain fraud detection and prevention strategies, policies and procedures and provide training and support across the organization.
• Investigate fraud alerts and escalated cases and coordinate with law enforcement agencies when required.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure fraud prevention measures are in place.
• Analyze current fraud trends and provide reporting and recommendations for preventative measures based off findings.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in fraud detection and prevention.
• Maintain accurate records of all fraudulent activities including steps taking for resolution.