Senior Fraud Intelligence Analyst at PayPal Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The Company



PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.


We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.


We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.


Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.



Job Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role-
Global Investigations (GI) is looking for a highly talented, self-motivated, and analytical individual to join the Fraud Science and Intelligence Team (FSI).

Meet our team
The mission of Fraud Science and Intelligence (FSI) is to identify and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks targeting PayPal, safeguarding our platform and protecting our customers. Driven by a commitment to collaboration and innovation, FSI integrates cutting-edge data analytics, innovative fraud detection techniques, and advanced threat intelligence to combat financial fraud. Our collaborative efforts extend across PayPal, driving state-of-the-art advancements in fraud prevention, product security, and loss mitigation. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where every team member contributes to the security of our payment ecosystem.



Job Description:




Your way to impact



The FSI Senior Fraud Intelligence Analyst will play a critical role in the identification, research, and mitigation of emerging fraud trends targeting PayPal and Venmo platforms. By leveraging advanced threat intelligence methodologies, data analysis, and investigative techniques, you will proactively uncover the tactics, tools, and techniques used by sophisticated threat actors to perpetrate fraud at scale. Your insights will be essential in shaping PayPal's fraud detection and prevention strategies and strengthening the broader global security posture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including internal fraud detection experts, data scientists, engineers, and external partners, to analyze fraud trends, track criminal networks, and identify the underlying patterns that drive fraudulent activity across the platform.



Your day to day
will include:



• Conducting deep dives into internal fraud data, correlating intelligence signals with patterns of abusive activity.


• Monitoring and analyzing global fraud intelligence sources to identify emerging fraud tactics and threat actor methodologies.


• Mapping new fraud tactics to existing fraud trends, identifying shifts in threat actor behavior and adapting detection capabilities.


• Partner with cross-functional teams, including fraud investigators and data scientists, to share intelligence findings and help drive coordinated responses to emerging threats.


• Investigate and profile high-risk fraud actors and networks across PayPal and Venmo, identifying key tactics, attack vectors, and relationships between fraud rings.


• Provide actionable intelligence to strengthen PayPal's fraud prevention and detection systems.


• Engage with external law enforcement, industry partners, and intelligence-sharing groups to exchange threat intelligence, stay abreast of the latest fraud trends, and contribute to the broader security community's efforts in combating financial crimes.



What do you need to bring
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• Proven experience in fraud detection, threat intelligence, cybersecurity, or related fields.


• Skilled in performing exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.


• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with experience in mapping fraud trends to real-world attack tactics.


• Strong SQL experience to create and maintain dashboards for fraud typology tracking.


• Proficiency in Python. Experience with manipulating data, interacting with API's, and writing proof-of-concept (PoC) code to complete the desired objective


• Proficiency in Splunk. Writing queries to extract unique intelligence signals and developing dashboards to monitor trends.


• Strong understanding of the financial services industry, payment processing systems, and online payment fraud tactics.


• Team player, energetic personality, curious, able to work efficiently in a fast paced, changing environment.


**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.



Additional Job Description:




Subsidiary:

PayPal



Travel Percent:

0


For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.



Our Benefits:



At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.


We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.



Who We Are:



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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.



Belonging at PayPal:


Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.


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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.