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Candescent · Onsite · SQ - Belgrade - Office

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.

Candescent is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Information Security Engineer I to join our Fraud & Risk Detection team. This is an entry-level role designed for candidates beginning their careers in cybersecurity or fraud prevention, with an interest in protecting digital banking platforms from evolving threats.
In this role, you will support fraud detection, investigation, and response efforts, working closely with experienced engineers and analysts. You will gain hands-on exposure to fraud investigation processes, account takeover (ATO) prevention, and security monitoring tools while helping safeguard customer accounts and financial systems. 
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
  • 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

Qualifications and Experience:
  • 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

Preferred Distinctions:
  • 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.

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Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core.

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