Fraud Threat Analyst

ActiveFence Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fraud Threat Analyst to join their Intel Desk group. The role involves researching and analyzing fraud detection mechanisms, conducting OSINT investigations, and providing actionable insights to clients. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in intelligence analysis or fraud detection, a strong understanding of OPSEC principles, and be fluent in English. This position offers the opportunity to monitor online platforms for malicious activities and contribute to safeguarding user experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in intelligence analysis, CTI, or fraud detection.
• Strong understanding of OPSEC principles.
• Proactive, creative, and quick to learn new tools and practices.
• Comfortable with sensitive content.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and identify fraud methods across web and mobile platforms.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns and deliver actionable insights.
• Monitor third-party websites for malicious activities and fraud risks.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Fraud detection

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Knowledge of OPSEC principles

Knowledge of WEBINT and OSINT

Fluent in English

Tools

Automation tools

Scripting

Job description

Overview

ActiveFence is seeking to hire a Fraud Threat Analyst to join the Intel Desk group. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, evaluating, and analyzing fraud detection mechanisms and vulnerabilities across various platforms and solutions. You will generate strategic insights from diverse intelligence sources, conduct OSINT investigations to identify fraud risks, and monitor online platforms to detect malicious activities. You will also focus on uncovering fraud tactics, behavioral vulnerabilities, and process bypasses while delivering actionable mitigation recommendations to clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and identify fraud methods across web and mobile platforms (social media, forums, apps, and the darknet).
• Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns and deliver actionable insights.
• Monitor third-party websites and channels for malicious activities and fraud risks.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings, insights, and actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in intelligence analysis, CTI, or fraud detection.
• Strong understanding of OPSEC principles.
• Strong knowledge of web intelligence (WEBINT) and OSINT, including social media, apps, and the dark web.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Proactive, creative, and quick to learn new tools and practices.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Comfortable with sensitive content.

Advantage:

• Experience in conducting red team exercises on online platforms to uncover potential abuse methods and bypass mechanisms
• Experience with multiple languages.
• Platform familiarity: Hands-on experience with social media, apps, and forums.
• Experience with automation tools or scripting.

About ActiveFence

ActiveFence is the leading provider of security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding more than 3 billion users, top foundation models, and the world’s largest enterprises and tech platforms every day.

As a trusted ally to major technology firms and Fortune 500 brands that build user-generated and GenAI products, ActiveFence empowers security, AI, and policy teams with low-latency Real-Time Guardrails and a continuous Red Teaming program that pressure-tests systems with adversarial prompts and emerging threat techniques. Powered by deep threat intelligence, unmatched harmful-content detection, and coverage of 117+ languages, ActiveFence enables organizations to deliver engaging and trustworthy experiences at global scale while operating safely and responsibly across all threat landscapes.