Director of Threat Modelling

1 month ago


Los Angeles, United States Welocalize Full time
Position Overview: 
Trust, Security, and Accountability are cornerstones of everything we do at Welocalize. A critical thought leader on the Welocalize AI leadership team, the Director of Threat Modelling & Intelligence role is tasked with defining and evolving our strategy around all aspects of online security, threat modeling, and fraud intelligence. 
Our ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; and is dynamic, self-motivated, intellectually curious, and customer-focused. This role will drive the acceleration of foundational areas that ensure strategic fraud risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and experimental iteration, and ensure continuous and data-driven improvements to our fraud prevention and management strategy, efficacy, experience, and cost. 
Experience in regulatory compliance, bad actor programs, threat modeling, and fraud risk management and/or investigations is highly desirable. 
Key responsibilities: 
- Accountability for the definition and evolution of Welocalize AI’s online security and intelligence program.- Manage cross-functional resources to develop and maintain rules, machine learning models, and data sources that ensure quick identification of fraud attacks and customer impacts.- Analyze trends and identify areas of risk and potential solutions.- Monitor fraud activity and respond quickly to any suspicious activity.- Develop and implement effective processes and procedures for fraud prevention.- Oversee the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities, including analyzing transactional data, conducting interviews, and gathering evidence.- Utilize robust analytics and data-driven strategies to build and optimize fraud rules and strategies for banking products.- Oversee the identification, analysis, and calibration of software and other tools to reduce fraud risk.- Collaborate with internal departments, such as [Corporate Information Security, Product, and Operations], to enhance fraud prevention and detection strategies.- Develop, attract, and retain talent; recommend staffing levels required to carry out the unit’s role and responsibilities effectively.  - Advise on new business initiatives, new products, acquisitions, and client/transaction-related escalations.- Use data analysis to monitor the effectiveness of fraud risk-driven strategies and promptly recommend refinements as necessary.- Develop and maintain fraud risk indicators, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure the effectiveness of fraud prevention measures.- This position must assess relevant risks industry trends, regulatory guidance, and best practices, and continuously improve processes to proactively meet changing financial crime threats.
Experience and Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, intelligence studies, or a related field or equivalent work experience. - Extensive experience (7-10+ years) in cybersecurity, information security, or intelligence analysis, with a track record of progressively increasing responsibility.- Experience in threat intelligence analysis, security operations, incident response, risk management, and security architecture.- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.- Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, and data analysis techniques.- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and lead teams of threat modeling professionals.- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives, board members, and regulators.- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security strategies, policies, and procedures.- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex security threats, trends, and vulnerabilities.- Strategic thinking and the ability to develop long-term security and intelligence strategies aligned with business objectives.- Experience working in regulated industries such as Legal Services and Life Sciences would be beneficial.
List of Benefits:
- Medical Insurance- Telemedicine Benefit- Dental Insurance- Vision Insurance- FSA and HSA- Life and Disability Insurance- Vacation Time: Unlimited- Sick Time: 6 days per year- Paid Holidays: 8 days per year- Employee Assistance Program- 401 (k) Retirement Plan- Paid Maternity Leave- Paid Adoption Leave
Welocalize carefully considers a wide range of compensation variables including geographic location, job scope and complexity, skill level, experience, or industry-specific knowledge.  Compensation will be mutually agreed upon at offer and may be above the posted range due to compensation variables.
Salary: $180K to $220K


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