Senior IT Fraud Analyst

WGU Advancement

. Conduct complex fraud and security investigations using multiple signals and data sources .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $130,900 - $196,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fraud detection and prevention strategies, with a strong focus on risk assessment, incident response, and the implementation of fraud security standards. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and provide mentorship while enhancing fraud investigation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fraud Detection StrategiesInformation Security ExperienceFraud Security CertificationsRisk AssessmentFraud Investigation Practices

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Hard Skills

Fraud InvestigationData AnalysisForensics AnalysisVulnerability ManagementThreat HuntingSecurity Breach MonitoringIncident Response PlanningControl Gap IdentificationFraud Risk ScoringFraud Detection Content Development

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentorshipCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Fraud Detection ToolsSecurity Monitoring SystemsData Collection SystemsRisk Management ToolsIncident Response Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGIACISACACCSPCFECFCS

Industry Keywords

Fraud ManagementCybersecurityInformation SecurityFinancial ServicesBankingFraud PreventionCorporate StandardsSecurity Best PracticesRisk ManagementFraud Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct complex fraud and security investigations using multiple signals and data sources
Develop and help drive fraud detection and prevention strategies across the organization
Build, tune, and improve fraud and security detections, alerts, correlation rules, and related detection content
Identify systemic fraud and security risks, root causes, control gaps, and opportunities for preventative improvements
Help stand up and mature fraud intelligence, detection, risk-scoring, and supporting technology capabilities
Partner across technical and business teams to share fraud signals, recommend safeguards, prioritize risks, and gain alignment on fraud-prevention initiatives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to others while helping establish scalable fraud investigation and detection practices
Assess and analyze tools, systems, and processes supporting applications, systems, and networks
Support monitoring systems, security breaches, investigative analysis, incident response plans, security awareness, risk assessments, document review, vendor risk, vulnerability management, and threat hunting
Assist with forensics analysis, data collection, user training, and other security-related tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Fraud Management, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field
5 years of Fraud and Information Security experience
Experience with fraud and security industry standards and best practices, specifically with interpretation and implementation of those standards in a corporate environment
Relevant fraud security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, ISACA, CCSP, CFE, CFCS, etc.)
Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for education degree requirements
Bonus: 10 years of Fraud or Information Security experience
Bonus: Experience recommending additional fraud or security requirements and safeguards
Bonus: Experience in an established fraud program, particularly within financial services, banking, or education
Must be able to work in Salt Lake City, Utah or Raleigh, North Carolina
WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role
Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Occasional travel, including required attendance at designated company summits