Fraud Abuse Specialist, Digital Fraud & Abuse

Overview

Fraud Abuse Specialist – Digital Fraud & Abuse – GEICO

We are building a proactive, coordinated Digital Fraud & Abuse capability named “Fraud Abuse Specialist.” This role develops advanced fraud analytics models that detect suspicious activity across GEICO’s business sector and systematically solves persistent challenges.

• Develop and maintain advanced fraud models to identify identity fraud, account takeover, and synthetic identity risks.
• Perform risk analyses and manage complex data sets using SQL, Python, and R.
• Monitor fraud analytics encompassing Identity and Entity Resolution/Detection, Social Network Analysis, and Unsupervised Monitoring techniques.
• Establish anomaly behaviors and indicators, both within and outside defined ranges, that prompt active response.
• Integrate data from third‑party technology providers and tools to continuously enhance fraud detection capabilities.
• Oversee performance of fraud analytic models, ensuring effectiveness as fraud schemes evolve.
• Assists in developing dashboards to report key performance indicators and generate suspicious activity alerts for the operations team.
• Conduct comprehensive fraud risk assessments to identify program vulnerabilities, evaluate risks, set tolerances, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Establish and report on KPIs, including alert volume, adjudication outcomes, time to resolution, fraud type, and entry point.
• Leverages Tableau for dynamic dashboard creation and data visualization.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail, excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Leverages data and technical expertise to discover innovative approaches to scaling signal analysis and identifying fraudulent actors.
• Manages the complete lifecycle of complex issues, from identification through scalable solution implementation.
• Utilizes agentic AI systems to automate workflows, enhance pattern detection, and expedite investigation and detection initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience in data science, machine learning, or data mining.
• 5+ years of relevant analytic experience within digital fraud, abuse prevention, identity risk, and related fields.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and an understanding of relational and non‑relational database systems.
• Experience building machine learning and heuristic fraud signals and rules.
• Experience working with APIs, data workflows, and translating requirements for engineering teams.
• Proven track record of influencing organizational change in large, matrixed environments.
• Experience partnering closely with product and engineering teams on platform evolution.
• Preferred: experience building programmatic fraud prevention capabilities in insurance, fintech, or large‑scale consumer digital platforms; familiarity with adaptive authentication, device intelligence, and risk engines.

• Annual Salary: $ - $ (range may vary based on experience and location).
• Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support well‑being and future.
• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
• GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants irrespective of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate can be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.