We are looking for a Data Analyst to join a team in Somerset, New Jersey and turn complex information into actionable insight that strengthens fraud detection efforts. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with practical experience identifying suspicious patterns, supporting investigations, and improving anti-fraud decision-making. The role offers the chance to work closely with business partners to interpret data, surface risk trends, and contribute to a more proactive fraud strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Examine large data sets to identify unusual activity, emerging fraud patterns, and indicators of potential risk.
- Create reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries that help stakeholders monitor fraud performance and make informed decisions.
- Partner with investigation and business teams to translate data findings into practical actions that support fraud prevention efforts.
- Evaluate transactional and behavioral information to uncover trends, root causes, and opportunities to reduce exposure.
- Support fraud investigations by gathering, organizing, and interpreting relevant data from multiple sources.
- Refine analytical methods and detection approaches to improve accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness in anti-fraud initiatives.
- Hands-on experience in data analysis with a focus on fraud, risk, or investigative environments.
- Knowledge of suspected fraud indicators, fraud analytics techniques, and anti-fraud best practices.
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience supporting fraud investigation efforts through structured analysis and evidence-based insights.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to recognize meaningful anomalies and trends.
- Proficiency in working with data tools and reporting methods used to evaluate operational or fraud-related performance.