Risk Specialist

The Brixton Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Seattle is seeking an Entry Level Risk Specialist to evaluate high-risk transactions and provide fraud analysis. This on-site position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage escalations effectively. The role is part of a contract employment type offering competitive hourly compensation ranging from $28 to $35.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and monitor high-risk transactions and accounts for potential fraud or abuse.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret suspicious patterns and behaviors across financial and transactional data.
• Perform validation and calibration of risk scoring models and tools.
• Respond to and manage escalations from internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive and actionable risk analysis reports for internal review.
• Lead and manage complex or high-impact fraud investigations.
• Provide recommendations for updates to risk and fraud policies.

Job description

Duration:6+ months
Compensation: $28-35/hr
Location: On-site in Seattle, WA

*** U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visasat this time. ***

*** No Vendors/3rd parties. ***

Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and monitor high-risk transactions and accounts for potential fraud or abuse.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret suspicious patterns and behaviors across financial and transactional data.
• Review escalated cases from frontline teams and determine appropriate next steps.
• Assess fraud exposure levels and proactively mitigate emerging threats.
• Perform validation and calibration of risk scoring models and tools.
• Respond to and manage escalations from internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and thorough resolution.
• Apply established risk policies and procedures consistently across cases.
• Provide recommendations for updates or enhancements to risk and fraud policies based on investigative findings and trends.
• Lead and manage complex or high-impact fraud investigations, collaborating cross-functionally as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive and actionable risk analysis reports for internal review and leadership decision-making.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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