Staff Risk Analyst
Core
Single accountable owner of fraud risk management, setting strategy, influencing architecture, and driving alignment across Engineering, Product, Compliance, and Fraud Ops to protect the earned wage access platform.
Role type
Staff Risk Analyst (Fraud)
Builds
Fraud policy lifecycle, risk controls, dashboards, and incident response mechanisms for a fintech platform.
Domain
Fintech / Fraud Prevention / Financial Crimes
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
SQL, Python or R, fraud strategy design, cross-functional program leadership, AML rule design, credit card program lifecycle knowledge, data-driven policy translation, incident response leadership
Preferred skills
External fraud platforms (Visa Risk Manager, Socure), Periscope, Tableau, Databricks, Amplitude, Optimizely
Technologies
SQL, Python, R, Visa Risk Manager, Socure, Periscope, Tableau, Databricks, Amplitude, Optimizely
Responsibilities
Own the full fraud policy lifecycle from signal analysis to rule implementation and optimization; Proactively identify emerging fraud vectors and redesign controls; Define long-term fraud strategy anchoring roadmap priorities; Lead fraud initiatives spanning Engineering, Product, Compliance, and external partners; Serve as primary escalation point during fraud incidents and ATO attacks; Build and maintain fraud dashboards for real-time monitoring; Mentor junior analysts and build knowledge transfer programs
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
