Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Data Analyst to support fraud-focused analytical work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Mechanic Falls, Maine. This position will use data-driven insights to identify suspicious activity, strengthen anti-fraud efforts, and help improve investigative decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with complex datasets, spotting patterns and anomalies, and translating findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze transaction and operational data to detect unusual patterns, emerging fraud risks, and suspicious behavior.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and recurring analyses that support fraud monitoring and investigative priorities.
• Partner with fraud prevention and investigation teams to turn data findings into actionable case insights.
• Review large datasets to identify trends, outliers, and indicators that may signal financial or operational misconduct.
• Support anti-fraud initiatives by evaluating results, measuring effectiveness, and recommending analytical improvements.
• Prepare clear summaries of findings for business partners, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities for response.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across analyses to ensure reliable reporting and sound decision support.• Experience in data analysis within fraud, risk, compliance, or investigative environments.
• Knowledge of fraud analytics, suspected fraud identification, and anti-fraud practices.
• Ability to interpret complex data and uncover meaningful trends, anomalies, and risk indicators.
• Experience supporting fraud investigations through analytical research and evidence-based reporting.
• Strong proficiency in organizing, validating, and analyzing large datasets.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.