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Fraud Investigations Analyst

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ID.me

ID.me

501-1,000 employees

Digital identity verification for secure access

Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$96k - $150.2kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Data Management
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Data Science
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in fraud analysis/investigation, threat intelligence, cybersecurity, or data science.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of various fraud techniques, tactics, and procedures in a marketplace, eCommerce, or retail environment.
  • Proficiency with fraud detection software and analysis tools
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, including node analysis
  • Prior experience with risk analysis, and risk management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; you have the ability to deliver technical data in a digestible format to stakeholders of all technical literacy levels
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team
  • Understanding of machine learning models and their application in fraud detection.
  • Bachelor’s degree in data science, criminal justice, or a technology/quantitative discipline
Responsibilities
  • Observe user behavior and analyze signals to identify First, Second, and Third Party fraudulent activity such as account takeover, social engineering, compromised/ fraudulent documentation, and family member account involvement.
  • Provide expertise and insight into combating eCommerce and payment fraud.
  • Research and identify fraudulent user activity and suspend/cancel accounts from further activity.
  • Monitor user logs to identify unauthorized transactions, fraudulent accounts, and emerging fraud vectors.
  • Maintain fraud analysis models to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ID.me products.
  • Identify system/product improvements and recommend anti-fraud processes to prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Work closely with the Member Support team to research and take action on user accounts.
  • Work cross-functionally across the Product, Engineering, and Member Support to influence and inform security and product decisions.

ID.me provides a platform for digital identity verification, allowing individuals to prove and share their identity online. Users create a verified digital identity that can be used to access various services and discounts from partner companies. This process helps businesses ensure that only eligible individuals receive specific offers, which reduces fraud and enhances security. ID.me primarily serves military personnel, first responders, students, teachers, nurses, medical professionals, and government employees, making it particularly valuable in sectors like e-commerce, healthcare, government services, and education. Unlike its competitors, ID.me focuses on building trust between businesses and customers by offering a streamlined verification process that complies with regulatory requirements. The company's goal is to simplify identity verification while providing secure access to services and discounts for its users.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$413M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reaching 50 million verified users demonstrates ID.me's significant market penetration and trust among consumers.
  • Partnerships with major brands like 7-Eleven and Chipotle highlight the company's ability to secure high-profile collaborations.
  • The company's role in reducing fraud and enhancing security in critical sectors like healthcare and government services positions it for sustained growth.

What critics are saying

  • The rise in sophisticated identity scams, driven by generative AI, poses a significant threat to ID.me's security measures.
  • Dependence on partnerships for revenue means that any loss of major partners could impact financial stability.

What makes ID.me unique

  • ID.me focuses on a wide range of sectors including military, healthcare, and government, unlike competitors who may specialize in fewer areas.
  • Their platform offers a reusable, portable credential that simplifies access to multiple services, reducing user friction and enhancing security.
  • ID.me's adherence to NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 standards provides a high level of trust and compliance, distinguishing it from less rigorous competitors.