- Location
- SQ - Belgrade - Office, Serbia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Workday
Description
Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.
Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.
- Assist in conducting fraud investigations, reviewing alerts and identifying suspicious account activity
- Support the documentation and preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in accordance with internal and regulatory standards
- Monitor and help respond to Account Takeover (ATO) incidents, including detection, escalation, and basic containment actions
- Utilize SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to review logs and identify anomalous or potentially fraudulent behavior
- Leverage security and analytics technologies (e.g., Cloudflare) to support traffic monitoring and fraud signal detection
- Perform basic data analysis using SQL and other data query languages to identify trends, anomalies, and fraud indicators
- Collaborate with fraud analysts and security engineers to improve detection rules and alerting mechanisms
- Assist in incident response activities related to fraud and account compromise events
- Maintain documentation for investigations, processes, and findings
- Build awareness of emerging fraud tactics, threats, and fraud prevention strategies in the financial services industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (or equivalent training/experience)
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or entry-level roles welcome)
- Foundational knowledge or exposure to:
- Fraud investigations or fraud operations
- SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)
- Account takeover (ATO) or identity-based security threats
- Basic experience or coursework involving SQL or data analysis
- Familiarity with security tools or platforms such as Cloudflare (or similar technologies)
- Awareness of Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) requirements and financial regulations (preferred but not required)
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Internship or hands-on experience in fraud prevention, cybersecurity, or financial services
- Exposure to digital banking, payments, or FinTech environments
- Entry-level certifications such as Security+, Certified Cybersecurity Associate, or similar
- Familiarity with basic scripting or automation (Python, SQL)
- Interest in fraud analytics, behavioral detection, or risk scoring models
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
