Amazon

Fraud Investigation and Operations Lead, Audible Fraud Defense, Business Risk Content

Amazon$133K — $185K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 5+ years in risk management, fraud investigation, or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience analyzing data and running SQL queries
  • Proficiency in Excel and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI

Responsibilities

  • Manage and triage fraud investigations and ensure timely action
  • Lead fraud operations team in investigations and communication
  • Escalate fraud termination appeals with Legal partners
  • Create and maintain operational playbooks and processes
  • Oversee removal of fraudulent titles and stop royalty payments
  • Enhance processes for identifying copyright infringement
  • Coordinate removal of fake reviews from Audible sites
  • Identify and mitigate membership fraud related to transactions
  • Engage with content piracy screening vendor for enforcement
  • Proactively identify emerging fraud techniques
  • Collaborate with product manager on fraud defense strategy
  • Maintain good relationships with Amazon fraud operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
As the Fraud Investigation and Operations Lead for the Audible Fraud Defense Program, you will lead and oversee fraud investigations and operations at Audible. Your responsibilities will include enhancing existing fraud detection and investigation techniques, as well as proactively identifying new fraud modus operandi (MOs). You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all fraud operations-related matters.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with partners and key stakeholders across Audible and Amazon to protect Audible's integrity and trustworthiness for creators, producers, and customers. As the subject matter expert, you will work to safeguard Audible's reputation and ensure a secure environment for all stakeholders involved.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills specifically with experience in managing fraud and abuse cases. You have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and ideas in a non-technical, simple manner across different levels of an organization. A resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and focus on excellence, with the ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment. Solid organizational and project management skills are also required along with the ability to work with cross functional teams under time sensitive deadlines.

As a Fraud Investigation and Operations Lead, you will...

- Manage and triage fraud investigation requests raised to the Audible Fraud Defense team, ensure actions are taken within defined SLA

- Lead and guide the Fraud Operations team responsible for fraud investigations, corrective actions and communications

- Serve as the point of escalation for fraud related termination appeals for second tier investigations, and work with Legal partners in handling those appeals appropriately

- Create and maintain fraud investigations and operations playbooks and processes, measure and monitor operations efficiency, identify opportunities to streamline processes and operationalize the enhancements

- Manage all steps in our fraud operations to remove fraudulent titles, stop royalty payments, terminate egregious repeat offenders and true up metrics

- Maintain and enhance the process for royalty harvesting identification and account terminations, royalty withholdings

- Maintain and enhance the process to identify and stop copyright infringement

- Coordinate the regular removal of fake reviews from Audible sites (via tickets, file formatting, etc).

- Identify and mitigate membership fraud related to purchases, returns, chargebacks and concessions

- Work with the content piracy screening vendor and engage in the operations of Audible copyright enforcement, ensure content piracy is identified and actioned on in a timely manner

- Anticipate and proactively identify next gen fraud techniques whether it is generative AI, text to speech or similar emerging technologies

- Serve as the subject matter expert for fraud investigation and operations, work with the Audible Fraud Defense program product manager on creating and implementing the fraud defense roadmap and strategy, and work with the fraud data analytics team on building and enhancing metrics, dashboards and other data-driven mechanisms needed for fraud investigation and operations

- Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with all counterparts in Amazon fraud operations

- Create and maintain an Audible fraud MO inventory that can be shared with other Amazon businesses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- 5+ years of experience in a risk management, fraud investigation, fraud operations, risk operations or similar role.

- Experience writing effective narratives, communicating complex concepts both written and verbal

- Experience sourcing and analyzing data, including running and modifying SQL queries to investigate anomalies and drive data decisions. Should be highly data driven

- Proficiency in Excel and Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree, or MBA

- Experience in subscription-based business and related fraud detection and investigation, experience in payment risk detection and prevention

- 4+ years of relevant operations industry experience

- Ability to understand and manage complex systems

- Ability to manage cross-functional projects to drive improvement of efficiency and effectiveness

- Experience driving change and innovation

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NJ, Newark - 133,300.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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