Senior eCommerce Compliance & Fraud Specialist (f/m/d)

Lead complex, high-impact fraud investigations across publishers, partners, and traffic sources. - Identify sophisticated fraud schemes (e.g., attribution manipulation, cookie stuffing, incentive abuse, lead fraud, paid search abuse, extension-based activity, etc.). - Act as an escalation point for challenging or ambiguous cases within the team. - Make informed enforcement decisions balancing risk, commercial impact, and fairness. Publisher & Partner Risk Assessment

Conduct in-depth reviews of publisher business models, traffic acquisition strategies, and monetization methods. - Evaluate CPA, CPC, and hybrid performance models for risk exposure and abuse potential. - Monitor lifecycle and behavioral signals across publisher activity to proactively identify risks. - Partner closely with internal stakeholders to assess onboarding and ongoing publisher quality. Data-Driven Analysis & Monitoring

Perform advanced data analysis using tools such as SQL, Power BI, DataBricks, or equivalent platforms. - Build and refine repeatable analytical frameworks for fraud detection and monitoring. - Translate data insights into actionable recommendations and controls. Fraud Detection Strategy & Process Development

Contribute to the development and enhancement of fraud detection methodologies, including rule-based systems and data-driven approaches. - Identify gaps in current processes and propose scalable improvements. - Collaborate on the evolution of network policies and enforcement frameworks. - Support the integration of new tools, automation, and AI/ML-assisted detection methods where applicable. Tracking, Attribution & Technical Expertise

Develop and apply deep understanding of affiliate tracking mechanisms, including:

Cookie-based attribution

Server-side tracking

Redirect flows and link structures

Cross-device and cross-channel attribution challenges

Analyze how tracking setups can be exploited and recommend mitigation strategies. - Support internal teams and clients in understanding tracking-related risks and limitations. Stakeholder Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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). - Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, investigative mindset. - Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex issues. - Fluency in English is required (C1+ level), additional languages (e.g., German) are a plus