Analyst I, Certification

At LegitScript, we are passionate about making the internet and payment ecosystems safer and more transparent. We help companies of all sizes keep their services legal and safe for consumers. To do this, LegitScript combines big data with the world’s leading team of experts skilled in highly regulated and complex sectors, including transaction laundering detection, pharmaceuticals, online gambling, and more.

The result? Unmatched accuracy and deep risk analysis that identifies which commercial entities play by the rules, and which do not. Our diverse industry partnerships provide unique insights that keep businesses and governments at the forefront of emerging trends. That’s why LegitScript is trusted by the world's largest search engines, internet platforms, payment companies, and regulatory agencies.

General description

The Analyst is responsible for the accurate analysis and classification of assigned websites, products, and/or merchants. They use open-source intelligence, proprietary tools, and industry best practices to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance. By identifying potentially risky, illegal, or otherwise violative activities, the Analyst contributes directly to LegitScript’s mission of making the internet and payment ecosystems safer and more transparent. They work in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable balancing competing priorities and delivering their work within deadlines.

What You'll Do:

• Engage in behaviors aligned with LegitScript’s core values: Be Awesome, Be Open, Be Thoughtful, Be Invested
• Exhibit a growth mindset by being open to feedback, embracing change as an opportunity
• Analyze, assess, and/or classify certification applicants by using open-source intelligence, proprietary tools, and industry best practices, and leveraging contextual data
• Make quick, accurate analytical decisions based on information that is, at times, ambiguous
• Understand and utilize the various tools and resources available to you when necessary
• Submit reports, adhering to your program’s reporting standards, within strict deadlines
• Escalate questions to appropriate colleagues using sound judgment
• Communicate with client(s), in coordination with Manager, via email, phone, or video conference as needed
• Conduct online background investigations of applicants, review their website content for problematic products and policies, and conduct compliance reviews to determine applicants’ eligibility for LegitScript certification
• Monitor billing and payment status, escalating internally when appropriate
• Assist on other projects and tasks when assigned to do so by Manager
• Assist in the maintenance of program documentation as directed by Sr. Analysts and Manager

What You'll Bring:

• Ability to work in a dynamic market with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable accepting feedback for overall growth
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound independent decisions
• Experience with large data sets (Excel and Google Sheets)
• Fantastic attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to use good judgment and make sound independent decisions
• Self-motivated, independent, resourceful, and curious
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Tech-savvy
• Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will. The ability to alternate between sitting and standing is present when a worker has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed when this need cannot be accommodated by scheduled breaks and/or lunch period.
• Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. Traditional Keyboard refers to a panel of keys used as the primary input device on a computer, typographic machine or 10-Key numeric keypad.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken or written word to impart oral and written information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken or written instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
• Employees are required to have close visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish. A yes or no answer is captured for each of the four hearing requirements listed:
• In person speech Yes
• Telephone Yes
• Other remote speech Yes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We cannot support international remote work.

In addition to competitive salaries, full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package:

• Multiple Medical plans (one with $0 employee premium option), Dental & Vision plans
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off package and 11 paid holidays
• And much more!

If you got to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in LegitScript’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.