[Hiring] Analyst I, Merchant Monitoring @LegitScript

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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