Fraud Red Team Senior Analyst Assistant Vice President

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Tampa is seeking a cybersecurity expert to lead fraud simulations and assess prevention strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $87,280 to $130,920, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven influence and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead adversary simulation to assess fraud detection systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities in fraud prevention strategies.
• Provide recommendations for mitigation of vulnerabilities.

Skills

Fraud testing

Threat simulation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Shell

Python

Java

Job description

Overview

A "fraud red team" is a specialized cybersecurity fraud team that simulates real-world fraud scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of fraud prevention measures within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead adversary simulation of products and processes to assess the effectiveness of controls and fraud detection and prevention systems
• Identify vulnerabilities to help Citi identify and address potential weaknesses in their fraud prevention strategies
• Provide recommendations for mitigation of vulnerabilities, lead debriefings with cross-functional partners to ensure mitigation of the detected vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of device fingerprinting, browser spoofing, proxy / VPN usage and basic scripting like Shell / Python / Java
• Create and use BOT tools and run velocity and load testing
• Fraud domain knowledge – understanding of fraud and credit risk systems, KYC / AML basics, BRI scams, SIM-Swaps, OTP attack and social engineering tactics
• Ability to read data logs and present quantitative analytics skills
• Conduct safe testing protocols with understanding of legal and ethical elements
• Assist Fraud Incident Response Teams with incident investigations and aid in technical risk assessments
• Coordinate with system development and infrastructure units to identify fraud risks and the appropriate controls for development, day-to-day operations, and emerging technologies
• Perform regular assessments based on changes in the fraud threat landscape
• Monitor vulnerability assessments and ensure that issues are addressed for the applications that they support
• Identify significant fraud threats and vulnerabilities
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in fraud testing / red team, fraud ops or threat simulation
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven influencing and relationship management skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven writing and communications skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Information Security

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: San Antonio, Texas United States

Salary Range: $87,280.00 - $130,920.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and / or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 02, 2025

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