Akraya
Payments Fraud Analyst :
Mundelein, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Akraya is hiring a Payments Fraud Analyst : on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Mundelein, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Akraya
- Location
- Mundelein, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
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About the role
Job Description
Primary Skills: SQL (advanced), Visualization (advanced), Tableau (advanced), Excel (advanced), Root Case Analysis (advanced)Contract Type: W2
Duration: 3+ Months
Location: Newark, DE or Phoenix -AZ()
Pay Range: $30/hr. - $36/hr. on W2
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Job Summary
This role involves analyzing and optimizing fraud detection rules to minimize financial losses and inform strategic decisions. You will extract data from various sources and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Extract and manipulate data from multiple sources.
- Develop visual reports to communicate findings.
- Identify opportunities for rule optimization.
- Respond to urgent fraud-related issues.
Must-Have Skills:
- Analyzes the effectiveness of fraud detection strategies and conducts root cause analysis of fraudulent activity to identify control gaps.
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction.
- Ability to create compelling visualizations with Tableau.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience evaluating and optimizing fraud rules and strategies within the financial services industry is preferred.
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