
Prolific · UK Remote
FRAUD ANALYST UK REMOTE WITH SOME LONDON TRAVEL Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space—we are the architects of the human data infra...
Prolific
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
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
experience of our researchers and participants.
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.
What you’ll bring to the role
a huge amount of drive.
ticket to tell you something is wrong; you dive in and find the root cause.
points, and remain objective when a participant claims the system made a mistake.
comfortable (or willing to learn) diving into databases and collaborating with technical teams to get the answers you need.
that is clear, firm, and helpful.
that evolves and offers room to grow into more technical or strategic areas as you settle in.
the participant side might accidentally impact the researcher experience, or how an engineering change might shift fraud to a
different part of the product.
A "Trust but Verify" Mentality: You possess a healthy dose of skepticism. You default to assuming positive intent from our
users, but you rely on hard data and undeniable proof before closing a case.
Even better if you have
What you’ll be doing in the role
internal data to validate fraud claims. You’ll recommend a response to the researcher and ensure that bad actors are restricted
based on your findings.
appeals, and "system-says-no" moments where human judgment is needed to override or validate the algorithm.
here directly generates our "bad actor prevalence" and "fraudulent submission" metrics, which are the primary KPIs for how we
track our success against fraud. The other side of the coin - you’ll audit our ban decisions to measure fairness and
participant experience through overturn rates.
fraud models. Your manual reviews will provide the vital "golden set" of data that allows us to tweak and improve our ML
models.
looking for ways to automate your own tasks, suggest product features to the engineers, and make life easier for our Support
team.
will write, refine, and document the internal policies and standard operating procedures that govern how our platform defines
"acceptable use."
potential fraud loopholes and help strike the delicate balance between keeping bad actors out and keeping the onboarding
experience seamless for good participants.
Why Prolific is a great place to work
We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection
of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. 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. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our
impactful, mission-driven culture.
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