This role also requires a self-starter with the ability to think critically and strategically when handling investigations, seeing beyond the initial facts presented and reviewing information thoroughly and in a highly organized manner to drive the investigation to conclusion. This role also requires the ability to operate independently, manage multiple competing priorities with difficult deadlines, and exhibit a sense of urgency when necessary.
In your day-to-day role you will
- Lead sensitive and high-risk investigations, including conducting interviews of witnesses. Conduct deep-dive root cause analyses and identify opportunities to mitigate risk to the Company and its customers.
- Lead presentations and briefings related to investigative findings and root cause analysis.
- Effectively manage a case portfolio with focus on timely conclusion of end-to-end investigations, including clear, concise documentation of investigative findings and timely completion of regulatory filings, as needed.
- Develop and maintain familiarity with Company products and services, and related data.
- Build strong relationships with key partners and senior leaders. Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain technical proficiency with several investigative tools and techniques, including both internal and external tools.
What you need to bring:
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of five years professional experience conducting investigations related to cybercrime, complex fraud/AML, insider abuse, and/or high profile/high priority events.
- Experience at PayPal and institutional knowledge is preferred and valued.
- Proven ability to analyze large amounts of data to report critical information.
- Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues.
- Experience working with data acquisition and forensic examination.
- Advanced data query and analysis skills (SQL, SAS, Teradata, Hadoop, BigQuery etc.)
- Witness interview experience and training a plus.
- Prior law enforcement/prosecution experience a plus.
- Graduate/advanced degree, professional certificate, and/or CAMS/CFE designation a plus.
- Travel as needed.
Competencies
- Strong writing skills with ability to both write persuasively and convey complex matters clearly and concisely.
- Expert oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information accurately, clearly and quickly to senior leaders.
- Provide suggestions and demonstrate problem solving abilities.
- Collaborative with excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Must display high level of integrity, professional judgment and commitment; able to maintain composure under pressure and make sound decisions.
- Results oriented with the ability to identify the long-term effects of decisions /solutions on customers and the business.
- Self-motivated, team player, energetic personality, curious, quick minded, focused, able to work efficiently in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Understanding of networking concepts and principles and Open-Source Intelligence.
- Proficient in the use of a personal computer and its applications, including Windows and Windows based applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
- We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.
