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Posted May 5Fraud Analyst
at Prolific
United KingdomRemote
Responsibilities
- Model Training & Feedback Loops: You’ll partner closely with Data Science to review "high risk" participants flagged by our fraud models.
Requirements
- Prolific is not just another player in the AI space—we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development.
- In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models. The role
- experience of our researchers and participants.
- This role is a hands on Fraud analyst role for a stand out candidate with strong critical thinking, AI- and data-literacy, and a huge amount of drive.
- You have the ability to foresee how tightening a rule on the participant side might accidentally impact the researcher experience, or how an engineering change might shift fraud to a different part of the product.
- Familiarity with AI training data workflows, labeling platforms, or crowdsourcing tools is a strong advantage.
- Your manual reviews will provide the vital "golden set" of data that allows us to tweak and improve our ML models.
- This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.
- We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development.
- By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.
- Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research.
Benefits
- Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.
Additional details
- We are looking for a high-ownership Fraud Analyst to step into a pivotal role within Prolific’s world class Integrity Team.
- This isn't just a support role; you are the "Human-in-the-Loop" who bridges the gap between our complex fraud models and the real-world
- You’ll be the source of truth for our "golden sets," the expert voice in our Slack channels, and the person who turns manual investigations into product improvements.
- We need someone who is data-curious, possesses an investigator’s mindset, and is ready to take accountability for the quality of our participant pool.
- The "Investigator" Mindset: You enjoy the "whodunnit" aspect of fraud.
- You can spot patterns, cross-reference multiple data points, and remain objective when a participant claims the system made a mistake.
- You’re comfortable (or willing to learn) diving into databases and collaborating with technical teams to get the answers you need.
- Practical Communication: You can take a complex technical ban and explain the "why" to a researcher or support agent in a way that is clear, firm, and helpful.
- Adaptability: The fraud landscape changes every week (especially with LLMs and bots).
- You’re excited by the idea of a role that evolves and offers room to grow into more technical or strategic areas as you settle in.