Technical Support Engineer at Forter

Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Fraud Prevention, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in a role with a strong focus on troubleshooting data analytics in SaaS, software, or FinTech environments
  • Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, and Javascript
  • Proven ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex analytical issues/inquiries
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for consistently providing a great customer experience
  • Experience troubleshooting analytical issues and relaying information in a digestible way to customers
  • Experience balancing multiple tasks and customer needs simultaneously
  • A proactive and customer-first mindset, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering an outstanding support experience
  • Capable of working individually and leading a team to solve technical problems
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to break down analytical concepts for diverse audiences
  • Attention to detail, excellent organizational and prioritization skills, superior time management
  • Strong Bilingual capacity in both English and Mandarin is required to support customers in the GCR region. Additional language capabilities in Korean and Japanese will be a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and interpret data related to online transactions as it relates to Forter's AI model to understand decisioning and key fraud indicators
  • Interact directly with merchants/customers via ticketing system and phone to explain AI model decisions, broken down into fundamental business terms
  • Partner with our Analytics team to provide direct input from customers to update our model, improve precision, and accommodate merchant-specific requests
  • Educate customers about the capabilities of Forter's Policy Builder product and empower their users to adopt and implement robust policies within the confines of Forter best practices
  • Oversee and maintain merchant business rules related to hard-coded rules within the Forter model
  • Draft and publish knowledge base content for common questions and inquiries to allow customers to self-serve Analytic related inquiries and explanations
  • Perform proactive outreach to customers based on internal alerting related to integration health issues and quantify into business terms the impact of analytical/data-driven observations
  • Aid internal teams within Forter, equipping them to handle analytical queries and business questions around Forter’s AI model
  • Take ownership of complex customer issues, mentor team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our support processes
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities, handle escalations and incidents, improve response times, and develop strategies to enhance the customer experience

Skills

Technical Support
AI Models
Fraud Detection
Data Analysis
Ticketing Systems
Customer Interaction
Analytics
Policy Builder
Business Rules
Knowledge Base
Proactive Outreach
Problem-Solving
Automation

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$513.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.
Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.
Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.
The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.
Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.
Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.
Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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