Job Description
Company Overview ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 140 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 44 state government agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit
Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst Role Overview The Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst is crucial in proactively identifying and mitigating fraud threats across ID.me's member network. This position focuses on high-complexity fraud cases, including account takeover (ATO), stolen identities, and synthetic identities. This role requires competency in SQL for data-driven fraud detection and analysis. The Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Security teams to drive fraud-prevention initiatives, enhance fraud detection systems, and influence fraud mitigation strategies.
This is a fully onsite position based in our McLean VA headquarters. Responsibilities - Lead investigations into complex fraud schemes, with a focus on account takeover (ATO), synthetic identity fraud, fraudulent documents, Generative AI risks, and large-scale fraud rings.
- Utilize SQL to query, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets to detect fraudulent patterns and trends.
- Identify systemic fraud risks and work with Engineering and Product teams to enhance fraud prevention mechanisms.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on fraud tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including credential stuffing, social engineering, and compromised documentation fraud.
- Communicate key trends and investigations to ID.me customers to help them identify and mitigate threat vectors
- Monitor fraudulent transaction activity and behavioral anomalies, identifying emerging fraud trends and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Data Science, and Security teams to enhance ID.me's fraud defense capabilities.
- Lead fraud escalations, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Present findings and trends to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear, data-driven manner.
Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in fraud investigations, threat intelligence, cybersecurity, or risk management, with a focus on account takeover (ATO) attacks.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience using fraud detection tools, machine learning models, or risk-scoring methodologies.
- 2+ years of experience interpreting fraud indicators, behavioral signals, or transaction monitoring data to drive investigations.
Preferred Qualifications - Strong working knowledge of fraud tactics and techniques, including credential stuffing, social engineering, and malware-based ATO.
- Familiarity with malware analysis, risk modeling, and behavioral analytics.
- Proficiency in SQL and querying large datasets for investigative insights.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing high-impact investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical fraud findings to cross-functional stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.
ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.
The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.
Pay Range
$115,000-$151,500 USD
ID.me maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All ID.me employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. ID.me does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. ID.me adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, ID.me's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.
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