Fraud Risk Analyst I

Blackhawk Network•South Portland, ME

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackhawk Network is seeking a Fraud Risk Analyst to join its Compliance team. The role performs transaction monitoring, supports investigations and law enforcement requests, and prepares fraud and anti-money-laundering management reports. The analyst will interact with the Chief Compliance Officer and other business partners and will help mitigate risk related to new products and services. It is presented as an opportunity for someone with a degree and early-career experience who wants to grow in risk management. The position is hybrid, with two intentional collaboration days per week at the Portland office. The role also supports regulatory and third-party examinations and contributes to departmental projects. Candidates are expected to bring curiosity and adaptability with emerging technologies and experience implementing and using AI tools to improve work, processes, or results. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in a compliance, audit, or risk analyst occupation will be considered.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills with PivotTables, lookup functions, and macros.
Ability to communicate very well in writing and in person.
Excellent judgment and ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and contribute as a team player.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with various business units.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and a drive to deliver outstanding results.
Desire to learn and explore new concepts.
Curiosity and adaptability with emerging technologies, and successful implementation and use of AI tools to enhance work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.

Nice To Haves

Access, SQL, or another query language to extract and analyze data.
Knowledge of third-party systems such as LexisNexis used for business and customer reviews.
Understanding of Anti-Money Laundering regulations, the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC, and FinCEN rules as they relate to Money Services Businesses (MSBs).

Responsibilities

Study and analyze data sources and data tables used to support investigations.
Monitor transactions and system alerts for unusual or suspicious activity.
Prepare management reports on investigations and transaction-monitoring performance indicators.
Research and analyze individuals, entities, or events using public records, media, and other research tools.
Work with International Sales and Product Development teams to help ensure appropriate risk mitigation for new products and services.
Stay current with industry best practices and fraud trends to optimize and refine controls used to detect fraudulent activity.
Support regulatory and third-party examinations.
Participate in other departmental projects as assigned.