Act as a trusted advisor to Account Managers, Account Directors, and other related teams on fraud and network quality topics.
Provide clear, data-backed guidance to advertisers and partners on risk mitigation and best practices.
Translate complex technical findings into clear, commercially relevant insights.
Support training and knowledge sharing within the team to elevate overall expertise.
Operational Excellence
Support day-to-day case handling where needed, while driving efficiency improvements in workflows.
Ensure consistent documentation of investigations, decisions, and learnings.
Balance operational responsibilities with strategic contributions to the team.
Skills & Technical Expertise Requirements
3+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, fraud prevention, adtech, or risk/compliance roles within digital ecosystems.
Strong, hands-on experience with affiliate fraud detection and prevention , including knowledge of common fraud tactics and evolving methodologies.
Deep understanding of CPA, CPC, and performance-based marketing models .
Strong knowledge of affiliate tracking technologies, attribution logic, and conversion flows .
Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in:
SQL or equivalent query-based analysis
Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and identify non-obvious patterns .
Experience working with fraud detection tools, web intelligence platforms (e.g., SimilarWeb), and tracking diagnostics .
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts in fraud detection is a plus.
Experience with workflow/ticketing systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zendesk, Asana).
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Additional Information
Purpose of Position
The Senior Network Quality Intelligence Specialist plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity, trust, and commercial viability of the Awin network. This role goes beyond standard investigation and operational support, requiring deep expertise in affiliate marketing, tracking technologies, and fraud methodologies.
This individual will lead complex fraud investigations, proactively identify emerging risks, and contribute to the design and evolution of network-wide fraud prevention strategies. They will act as a subject matter expert (SME) within the Network Quality team, supporting both day-to-day operations and higher-level strategic initiatives.
The role requires a strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret complex datasets, understand attribution mechanics (CPA, CPC, hybrid models), and identify nuanced patterns of abuse across the affiliate ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in affiliate fraud, understands how bad actors operate, and can translate that knowledge into scalable detection and prevention mechanisms.
Compensation Range: $80k - $90k/annually
Awin · Chicago, IL