Intelligence Analyst, Cybercrime and Fraud

BACKGROUND

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) is an industry consortium dedicated to safeguarding the global financial system by reducing cyber risk. We serve financial institutions around the globe and in turn their customers. Headquartered in the US, with offices in the UK and Singapore, FS-ISAC shares timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence. Our services are grouped around three pillars: information sharing, resilience, and trust.

POSITION SUMMARY

FS-ISAC’s Global Intelligence Office (GIO) is responsible for the formal threat-sharing and analytical reporting for its members. This is a diverse, global team in a fast-paced environment. The GIO operates in the US, UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore with analysts covering various functions. This Intelligence Analyst, Cybercrime and Fraud position will serve the Americas region from Reston, VA (Washington DC area). Strong analytical writing skills, a strong understanding of cybercrime/fraud analysis, and a willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance are required. We will sponsor a new clearance if necessary.

The analyst will report to the Americas Intelligence Officer also based in Reston, VA. Travel will primarily be within the United States. This is a hybrid position and must report to Reston, VA headquarters, or a local government facility 3-4 days per week. The ideal candidate has a combination of fraud and cybersecurity experience and/or certifications (CFE, CAMS, Security+, etc.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct multiple-source intelligence analysis on current and emerging fraud threats in written or oral format.
• Maintain an understanding of the cybercrime and digital fraud threat landscape.
• Ability to combine fraud trends and TTPs with cyber threats in analytic products.
• Craft timely, finished operational and strategic fraud intelligence analysis reports with concise and structured writing skills.
• Produce reports and manage Requests for Information, following FS-ISAC's operating rules for Traffic Light Protocol.
• Work in a hybrid, global team environment able to collaborate effectively across time zones.
• Support FS-ISAC staff from other departments as needed with member meetings, conferences, exercise development, and training.
  
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Fraud Intelligence Analysis Skills- at least 4 years of cybercrime and/or fraud analysis experience with an understanding of cyber threat intelligence or risk intelligence.
• Writing Skills – Developed writing skills with knowledge of the basic analytical principles; able to write for different audiences.
• Threat and Resilience Knowledge – Strong understanding of significant fraud threats that plague financial institutions as well as an understanding of cyber threats and cyber intelligence.
• Communication Skills –Effective verbal skills for daily in-person and virtual team discussions, collaborating with team members with complementary functions, and briefing key findings to different types of audiences.
• Time Management Skills – Strong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple products/reports at the same time to a high degree of quality; able to keep to deadlines.
• Candidate must be physically based in the Washington DC metro area or able to relocate there. Relocation expenses will not be covered.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree--with at least 4 years of cybercrime and/or fraud analysis experience with an understanding of cyber threat intelligence or risk intelligence.
• Other relevant qualifications (graduate study, certifications, etc.) may be counted toward the experience requirement on a case-by-case basis.
• Knowledge of network intrusion, cybercrime, economic crime, or anti-money laundering threat trends.
• Familiarity with the region’s cyber security organizations.
• Fraud and/or money laundering-related certifications desired.
• Understanding of cryptocurrency-related fraud.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid position and must report to Reston, VA headquarters, or a local government facility 3-4 days per week. Regardless of work location, the position requires a professional work environment, and the candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of the professional environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. All employees must be authorized to work in the United States.

FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.