About the role#
The FamilySearch Fraud Prevention Intern will work with data and analytics to improve fraud prevention processes. This is a full-time, paid internship opportunity for Summer 2026.
What you'll do#
- Assist in managing Action Plans by preparing reports, tracking progress, and documenting findings.
- Support fraud analytics initiatives by identifying unusual patterns, behaviors, and anomalies in complex datasets.
- Help develop and test statistical and machine learning methods for fraud and anomaly detection.
- Perform data cleaning, transformation, validation, and quality assurance activities on large datasets.
- Assist with ETL processes and support data pipelines and analytical workflows.
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, and recurring reports for management and operational teams.
- Acquire and organize data from multiple sources while maintaining data integrity.
- Conduct behavior and trend analysis to support investigations and operational decision-making.
- Support field investigation follow-up by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing findings.
- Collaborate with team members to prioritize tasks and contribute process improvement ideas.
- Document analytical methods, findings, and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an educational institution or graduation within the past year.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Proficiency or coursework experience in Python, SQL, or R.
- Familiarity with exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques.
- Relevant academic background in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics.
- Applicants must be members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend.
Location & details#
- Location: Lehi, UT
- Modality: On-site
