Senior Analyst, Fraud Prevention & Investigations

Position Summary...

What youll do...

About the Role The Senior Analyst Fraud Prevention & Investigations is a hybrid individual contributor responsible for both data-driven fraud detection and hands-on field investigations across the Spark Driver platform. This role combines advanced analytics behavioral analysis signal development anomaly detection with real-world investigative work including on-site observation at stores evidence collection and witness engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous problem spaces thinks like an adversary and moves fluidly between a data terminal and a store parking lot. One day may involve building fraud-detection queries and refining signal thresholds; the next may require conducting on-site surveillance gathering physical evidence or coordinating with local law enforcement. This role is the critical bridge between digital fraud signals and on-the-ground operational reality. Senior Analysts translate complex behavioral patterns into actionable insights and defensible decisions contributing to both the analytical models that detect fraud and the investigative processes that resolve it. Essential FunctionsFraud Detection & Behavioral Analysis

• Analyze user behavior and platform interaction patterns to identify unusual activity suspicious accounts and emerging fraud vectors at scale.
• Apply core analytics fundamentals segmentation trend analysis anomaly detection correlation testing to uncover fraud patterns across large datasets.
• Interpret mixed signals by combining data points such as GPS movement device details metadata and behavioral indicators to assess risk.
• Apply real-world context from field experience to inform and improve data-driven detection considering cultural social and environmental factors that automated systems might miss.

Fraud Signal Development & Model Support

• Build and refine fraud indicators measurable behaviors thresholds and composite signals that can be monitored through dashboards and automated models.
• Identify motivations and opportunities for fraud; translate hypotheses into testable data signals and validation frameworks.
• Stress-test queries by enumerating legitimate scenarios then refine logic thresholds and exclusion rules to minimize false positives.
• Provide structured feedback and business requirements that support new fraud-signal development or detection-tool enhancements.

Field Investigation & Evidence Collection

• Conduct on-site investigations into suspected fraud account integrity violations identity misuse and policy non-compliance at delivery locations driver staging areas stores and partner sites.
• Gather preserve and document physical and digital evidence including photographs video (CCTV) witness statements device data and operational records in accordance with evidence-handling standards.
• Validate or refute digital fraud signals through on-the-ground observation interviews and real-world context assessment.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement regulatory agencies or legal counsel when investigations escalate or require external engagement.

Case Management & Documentation

• Follow a structured investigation process documenting each step clearly from initial detection through final decision with audit-ready case files.
• Produce clear defensible investigation reports summarizing methodology evidence (both digital and physical) findings and recommended actions.
• Use open-source research (OSINT) to look beyond internal data confirm identities and uncover external fraud clues or coordinated networks.
• Track and report on investigation outcomes resolution rates and patterns identified through both analytical and field activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Intelligence

• Present operational insights to Product Legal Compliance Engineering and Care Operations to inform tooling improvements and policy updates.
• Identify geographic temporal and behavioral patterns from field investigation data that indicate emerging fraud trends or systemic risks.
• Provide field-sourced intelligence to inform signal design model refinement and broader fraud-prevention strategy.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing by documenting investigation best practices case studies and lessons learned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Data Analytics Business Information Systems Security or related field and 3 years experience in fraud detection investigations risk analysis or compliance OR 5 years equivalent experience without a degree.
• Experience across BOTH data-driven fraud detection (SQL analytics pattern identification) AND field-based investigations (on-site observation evidence collection case documentation).
• Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel for large-scale data analysis anomaly detection and pattern identification.
• Demonstrated experience with structured investigation processes evidence-handling standards chain of custody and audit-ready case file management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex mixed-signal data and draw defensible conclusions.
• Ability to work independently in both the field and at a desk exercising sound judgment in dynamic situations.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel regionally (up to 50-60% of the time) for field investigation assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex findings into clear reports for cross-functional audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in gig economy marketplace or platform fraud-detection and investigation operations.
• Experience with OSINT techniques device forensics geolocation analysis or identity-verification processes.
• Prior law enforcement military investigations or corporate security investigation experience.
• Background in behavioral analytics segmentation or statistical pattern recognition applied to fraud or risk scenarios.
• Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) CAMS CPP or equivalent.
• Familiarity with fraud-detection platforms case management systems or rules-engine tools.

At Walmart we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind body and wallet. Health benefits include medical vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k) stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave) parental leave family care leave bereavement jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability company discounts Military Leave Pay adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation sick leave holidays or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws where applicable. For information about PTO see Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition books and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility see .
The annual salary range for this position is $60000.00 - $110000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelors degree in criminal justice data analytics business information systems security or related area and 3 years experience in fraud detection investigations risk analysis or compliance.
Option 2: 5 years experience in fraud detection investigations risk analysis compliance or related area.
Experience across data-driven fraud detection (for example SQL analytics pattern identification) field-based investigations (for example on-site observation evidence collection case documentation) structured investigation processes evidence-handling standards chain of custody and audit-ready case file management.
Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel for large-scale data analysis anomaly detection and pattern identification.
Valid drivers license and ability to travel regionally (up to 50-60% of the time) for field investigation assignments.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.

Experience in gig economy marketplace or platform fraud-detection and investigation operations Experience in law enforcement military investigations or corporate security investigation. Experience with digital forensics tools OSINT GT1.1techniques device analysis or geolocation-based investigations. Experience with fraud-detection platforms case management systems or rules-engine tools. Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) CAMS CPP or equivalent

Primary Location...

802 Respect Dr Bentonville AR 72716 United States of America

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