Analyst I, Merchant Monitoring

LegitScript•Portland, OR

22h

About The Position

At LegitScript, we are passionate about making the internet and payment ecosystems safer and more transparent. We help companies of all sizes keep their services legal and safe for consumers. To do this, LegitScript combines big data with the world’s leading team of experts skilled in highly regulated and complex sectors, including transaction laundering detection, pharmaceuticals, online gambling, and more. The result? Unmatched accuracy and deep risk analysis that identifies which commercial entities play by the rules, and which do not. Our diverse industry partnerships provide unique insights that keep businesses and governments at the forefront of emerging trends. That’s why LegitScript is trusted by the world's largest search engines, internet platforms, payment companies, and regulatory agencies. The Analyst is responsible for the accurate analysis and classification of assigned websites, products, and / or merchants. They use open-source intelligence, proprietary tools, and industry best practices to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance. By identifying potentially risky, illegal, or otherwise violative activities, the Analyst contributes directly to LegitScript’s mission of making the internet and payment ecosystems safer and more transparent. They work in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable balancing competing priorities and delivering their work within deadlines.

Requirements

Ability to work in a dynamic market with a continuous improvement mindset
Comfortable accepting feedback for overall growth
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Ability to use good judgment and make sound independent decisions
Experience with large data sets (Excel and Google Sheets)
Fantastic attention to detail
Problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to use good judgment and make sound independent decisions
Self-motivated, independent, resourceful, and curious
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Tech-savvy
Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English
Open to candidates with a 4-year college degree or a comparable blend of education and experience. We value practical skills, strong work ethic, and passion for learning, regardless of formal education
Comfortable with potential exposure to offensive material
Proficiency using MacOS
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Etc) and Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Analyze, assess, and/or classify merchants by using open-source intelligence, proprietary tools, and industry best practices, and leveraging contextual data
Understand and utilize the various tools and resources necessary to perform regular program tasks.
Make quick, accurate analytical decisions based on information that is, at times, ambiguous
Summarize analysis findings in clear, concise written reporting
Submit reports, adhering to your program’s reporting standards, within strict deadlines
Escalate questions to appropriate colleagues using sound judgment
Assist on other projects and tasks when assigned to do so by Manager
Assist in the maintenance of program documentation as directed by Sr. Analysts and Manager
Engage in behaviors aligned with LegitScript’s core values: Be Awesome, Be Open, Be Thoughtful, Be Invested