Intelligence Senior Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead open source intelligence analysis and threat hunting for the Fraud Fusion Center, using approved tradecraft and advanced intelligence resources.
• Apply advanced techniques to monitor threats and collect data from multiple open sources, including social media, the deep and the dark web.
• Foster the development of the cyber-enabled fraud monitoring program and manage intelligence collection capabilities for the FFC OSINT team.
• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies to turn information and data into actionable intelligence, including but not limited to link analysis and digital footprint analysis.
• Anticipate, identify and develop innovative solutions to intelligence gaps.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on open source methodologies and tools where appropriate to close identified gaps.
• Deliver analysis and findings in the form of high quality, succinct, and straightforward written products and oral briefings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a proactive, self-motivated approach, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results while collaborating effectively with global teams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required. Master’s or other post graduate degrees welcomed.
• Thorough understanding of attack vectors and fraud TTPs; advanced knowledge of financial payment networks and processes; significant hands-on experience with dark web threat intelligence.
• Demonstrable ability to collect, evaluate, interpret, and analyze data, with a strong knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with attention to detail.
• Established project management skills – ability to coordinate and prioritize several projects simultaneously while working with a globally dispersed team of contributors and stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of projects and making suggestions for improvement.
• Proactively identifying, communicating, and resolving project issues and risks that interfere with project execution.
• Self-motivation, ability, and maturity to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and to operate in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• Ability to act as a mentor to less-tenured staff and use effective communication skills to influence others.
• Experience in utilizing analytical and visualization software applications – specifically link analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Semantica Pro, Maltego, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, ESRI) – a plus.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products, and demonstrable creativity in the use of these to solve analytical problems.
• Fluent English language skills (written and oral) required. Additional languages preferred.
• Certifications from ACFE, EC-Council, SANS Institute, IntelTechniques, or graduate certification(s) in relevant technical or specialty areas a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience relating to open source intelligence analysis for investigations, threat monitoring, or intelligence targeting.
• Previous analytical experience within corporate investigations, the intelligence community or law enforcement preferred.
• Experience in cyber-enabled fraud monitoring and analyzing card fraud methodologies preferred.
• Proven record of accomplishment in information gathering, monitoring, and analysis pertaining to matters in various geographical locations, including strong use of commercial databases, surface, deep and dark web, and social media.
• Experience in managing variable and complex projects simultaneously and executing daily duties with minimal supervision.
• Extensive background in problem-solving and the implementation of custom technical solutions.
• Demonstrated examples of process development and implementation to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
• Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards (for eligible employees)

Pay

Salary range: $87,280.00 - $130,920.00