AVP, Physical Security Intelligence Analyst

Synchrony•Boston, MA

2d•$75,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP, Physical Security/Fraud Intelligence Analyst is responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis to detect, identify, and triage information related to threats and risks to Synchrony, producing actionable intelligence in support of cross-functional teams, including the Physical Security, Executive Protection, and Fraud Special Investigations Teams. Working with these teams, our goal is to identify and mitigate threats and risks to Synchrony, its executives, its personnel and its corporate assets. This role will monitor, collect, analyze, and report on a wide range of possible security and fraud threats and risks using detective tools, open-source intelligence, dark web monitoring, proprietary platforms, and internal data sources to enable the detection, prevention, mitigation, and proactive response to those threats and risks. The position will report to the VP, Physical Security/Fraud Intelligence Analyst and be part of the Physical Security/Fraud Intelligence Team. The AVP Physical Security/Fraud Intelligence Analyst will be part of a dynamic team working across the Physical Security and Fraud functions and will interact closely with the Physical and Executive Protection Teams, the Complaints and Disputes Teams, the Communications Social Engineering team, the Presidential Escalation Team, and the Fraud Special Investigation Team. This position requires a highly analytical mindset, investigative rigor, and the ability to communicate findings that inform proactive security measures and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess prior analytical experience in corporate or government sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; OR in lieu of degree, 8 plus years of Analyst experience
Minimum 5 years of Analyst experience
2 plus years of experience specifically related to the management of intelligence collection, analysis, financial investigations, working with law enforcement/intelligence, and/or financial risk, technology, or operations.
Minimum 2 years previous experience with online fraud, financial crimes, and fraud analysis required.
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of tools, techniques, and procedures associated with intelligence collection via social media, open source and the dark web.
Experience using a threat intelligence platform.
Strong technical background preferred.
Understanding of Graphic Link Analysis and if possible, Cypher coding.
Knowledge of Consumer, Commercial, and Wealth banking investigations with fundamental understanding of fraud and risk.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and assess data from various sources to detect threats to the company, its executives, personnel and operations.
Conduct analytical reviews of data to identify patterns and monitor open-source, social media, and internal data feeds for potential threats or fraud indicators.
Consume both qualitative and quantitative data sources to produce research and detailed written intelligence products and oral briefings to support the needs of the teams.
Report actionable threat intelligence for execution by protective and investigative teams.
Develop and use predictive analytics to counter threats by tracking intelligence and pursuing strategic and tactical efforts to mitigate threats.
Create threat and risk assessments and clear written and verbal communications to convey their relevance to the mission and potential impact.
Acquire threat intelligence and technical indicators from external sources; develop tactical intelligence and technical indicators internally.
Work with other Synchrony teams that collect data that may contain threat information and provide best-in-class intelligence support to a wide array of customers.
Closely coordinate with the Executive Protection and Physical Security teams to ensure proper logistical planning and the safety of the protectees.
Deliver expert security and fraud intelligence services and material to the appropriate groups for execution.
Interface with other teams in physical security and fraud investigations to guide security, executive protection, and fraud mitigation strategies.
Enhance security monitoring and incident response by collaborating with team members to improve tools and processes, providing contextual information to support mission objectives.
Leverage all identified Synchrony systems for automated threat intelligence sharing.
Interface with industry peers, government, and law enforcement organizations, as appropriate, to acquire and share threat intelligence and other information.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.