Fraud Analyst

Description

We are supporting a large retail Client's Risk Management team, responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial and operational risks across ecommerce, retail, internal systems, and operational processes. This includes proactive fraud detection, internal and external investigations, and continuous auditing.
Within this function, the Fraud Controls team supports fraud-prevention initiatives across business units, leveraging data tools, investigative approaches, and real-time fraud-monitoring systems to protect customers, internal teams, and company assets.

Role Overview

As a Fraud Specialist (Contractor), you will work closely with sr. team members to perform audits, support investigations, and review fraud alerts generated by internal detection systems. You will use SQL, dashboards, and investigative analysis to identify potentially fraudulent activity within large datasets and operational systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, clear communication abilities, and a natural curiosity for fraud patterns and risk detection.

Key Responsibilities

Fraud Detection & Investigations

• Analyze data using SQL and reporting dashboards to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, or potential fraud.
• Review alerts from real-time, machine-learning-driven fraud tools and assess potential risk.
• Conduct structured investigations using internal systems and cross-departmental information sources.
• Support requests for investigative analysis from partner teams, summarizing findings in a clear and actionable format.
• Perform monthly audits and present observations to leadership.

Analysis & Reporting

• Use SQL to extract, join, and analyze large datasets for fraud detection and trend identification.
• Utilize Excel (pivot tables, formulas, validation) to support documentation and casework.
• Convert large, complex datasets into clear insights and recommended mitigation steps.
• Identify opportunities to enhance investigative workflows and fraud-prevention controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal groups such as Fraud Controls, Asset Protection, Analytics, and Engineering to support fraud-related initiatives.
• Assist in preparing reports for leadership that highlight risk trends and key findings.
• Support subpoena or information-request processes in partnership with legal or compliance teams when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Foundational SQL experience with the ability to write queries for extraction, joining, and validation.
• Strong Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, formulas, filters, and data-quality analysis.
• Ability to review and interpret outputs from real-time or machine-learning fraud systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns in complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and adherence to established documentation standards.
• Self-directed, curious, and motivated to learn new tools and fraud-detection methods.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Databricks or other SQL-driven big-data environments.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar dashboard/visualization tools.
• Bachelor's degree in analytics, finance, C. justice, information systems, or related field - or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in ecommerce, online fraud, or digital risk environments.

Skills
SQL, excel pivot tables, fraud investigation, fraud analysis, e-commerce, chargeback, azure, Databricks, power bi, data visualization, data visualization software
Top Skills Details
SQL,excel pivot tables,fraud investigation,fraud analysis,e-commerce,chargeback
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ideally, we'd like a candidate who has some familiarity with retail e-commerce (understanding the general flow of online purchases), chargeback activity (bank disputes) and initiating investigations from exception reporting related to credit card fraud and policy abuse. Our Fraud Specialists are usually assigned a set of audits or reports focusing on a certain area (example: return activity) and are expected to review outliers, identify any gaps in our system and log and escalate appropriately.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.