Fraud Detection Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $25/hr

Mercor

Location: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Python
business strategy
end-to-end
SQL

About the role

Mercor

Website: mercor.com
Job details:
About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Fraud Analyst – Content & Reviews Abuse

Type: Contract

Compensation: $15–$25/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

Investigate ambiguous cases end-to-end, turning findings into data-backed conclusions that keep user trust as the top priority.
Pull together varied data sources and signals to trace deceptive or manipulative activity, and help design new detection experiments.
Document findings clearly with a well-reasoned narrative backed by concrete evidence so others can act on your conclusions.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations stakeholders to address evolving abuse patterns.
Build specialized subject-matter expertise across various forms of abuse.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
4+ years analyzing data—spotting trends, building summary stats, turning raw data into decisions.
4+ years working end-to-end on ambiguous, open-ended analytical projects.
Comfortable with SQL and Python for analysis; strong problem-solving instincts and efficient execution.
Strong written/verbal communication, including translating dense policy concepts into plain language.
Track record presenting analytical findings to senior stakeholders.
Able to produce thorough case write-ups and detailed observation notes.

Preferred

Familiarity with how fraud/abuse evolves on online platforms over time.
Background in program or policy management, customer/merchant experience, or business strategy.
Exposure to content moderation, policy enforcement, customer support, or policy design.
Sharp problem-solving and critical-thinking instincts with strong attention to detail.
Some familiarity with AI/ML or generative AI concepts.
CFE/ACFE certification a plus.

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Fraud Detection Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $25/hr

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