Taboola is looking for a top-notch Fraud Analyst Team Lead. As an Advertiser Fraud Analyst Team Lead at Taboola, your primary responsibility is to lead a team of analysts to detect & prevent fraudulent activities within the advertising ecosystem. You will monitor team operations & analyze advertising data, investigate suspicious incidents, & collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop & implement effective fraud prevention strategies. Your role involves monitoring & meeting team SLAs, monitoring campaigns, identifying fraudulent patterns, & utilizing various tools & technologies to ensure the integrity of Taboola's advertising platform. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the trust of advertisers & ensuring the quality & accuracy of Taboola's advertising services.

What are some of the things you do on a day-to-day basis?

• Data Analysis: Lead & perform data analysis on advertising data to identify anomalies, trends, & potential fraudulent activities. This includes analyzing malvertising, cloaking & billing incidents & presenting them to your management along with recommendations for remediation and/or improvement.
• Fraud Detection & Investigation: Support the team in utilizing fraud detection tools & techniques to identify potential fraudulent activities, such as cloaking. Investigate suspicious incidents by examining patterns, sources, & user behavior to gather evidence.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with internal teams, such as account managers, sales, & operations, to address fraud-related issues & provide guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists & engineers, to develop & implement fraud prevention strategies.
• Reporting & Insights: Generate regular reports & provide insights on fraud incidents, trends, & patterns. Present findings to internal stakeholders, including management, to drive informed decisions & optimize fraud prevention strategies.
• Fraud Prevention Measures: Implement & maintain fraud prevention measures, such as monitoring tools, real-time alerts, & automated systems, to proactively identify & prevent potential fraud incidents.
• Industry Knowledge & Research: Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, fraud techniques, & emerging technologies in the advertising space. Continuously research & explore new fraud detection methods & tools to enhance Taboola's fraud prevention capabilities.

What are the skills a good Fraud Analyst needs to have?

• 2+ years experience leading a team of analysts.
• 2+ years experience working as a data analyst position in a data-rich environment
• Strong database experience & experience with advanced SQL
• Experience with BI Systems (Tableau, QlikSense or other)
• Great communication skills, with proven ability to lead & interact effectively with multiple teams/stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Excellent English, required to communicate daily with international teams
• Fast learning capabilities & proven ability to multitask - working on several projects at a time  
• Proven track record in using data tools & trends to identify opportunities & create clear actions to improve performance, problem-solving approach
• Problem-Solving Abilities: As a Fraud Analyst Team Lead, you will encounter complex fraud cases that require logical thinking & problem-solving skills. You should be able to approach challenges with a structured mindset, devise effective investigation strategies, & propose actionable solutions.

It would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of Machine Learning Models, creating, building & maintaining models & ETLs.
• BA/BS in finance, statistics, quantitative economics - a plus
• Previous experience in a fraud detection or related role within the online advertising industry.
• Familiarity with industry-standard fraud prevention tools, such as fraud detection platforms or monitoring systems.
• Previous experience in similar role - a major plus
• Previous experience with Salesforce/Jira - a plus

Why choose Taboola?

Working at Taboola gives you the chance to be part of building something unique. We are a company that embraces change, has enormous potential for growth & offers a challenging yet collaborative working environment where you will always feel valued & be given every opportunity to make a name for yourself.

With an office culture thats international, social & supportive, Taboola offers very generous benefits including 18 days holiday, excellent health insurance, some flexible working, provided transportation during odd hours,  free breakfast & lunch every day, stock options & Perkbox to name just a few.

So, if youre ready for a new challenge in a company with like-minded creative individuals, a fast pace & endless opportunities with exciting brands, why not come & see what were all about, you wont be disappointed.