Senior Fraud Data Analyst, P2P & Cash Advance

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Senior fraud analyst protecting Sezzle’s interest-free installment-payments fintech from P2P and cash-advance fraud. Investigating scams, account takeovers, synthetic identities, and fraud trends using SQL, Python, rules, and dashboards.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily reviews of high-risk P2P transfers and cash advance requests to identify fraudulent activity
  • Investigate suspicious accounts and take appropriate action, such as freezing accounts or declining transactions
  • Analyze fraud patterns and emerging trends to identify gaps in current defenses
  • Work with the Risk Strategy team to recommend and test new fraud rules and machine learning model features
  • Investigate complex fraud cases involving social engineering scams, unauthorized access/Account Takeover, and first-party/friendly fraud
  • Create and maintain dashboards tracking false positive rates, fraud loss rates, and operational SLAs
  • Report fraud findings to leadership

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of experience in fraud investigations, risk management, or trust & safety, specifically within fintech, banking, or payments
  • Strong understanding of P2P payment networks, including Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, and ACH
  • Understanding of short-term credit/cash advance products
  • Proficiency in data analysis using SQL and Python
  • Ability to connect multiple data sources to uncover hidden fraud rings
  • Ability to make high-quality, high-velocity decisions under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex fraud patterns to non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with modern fraud prevention tools and identity verification vendors (preferred)

Benefits:

  • Unlimited PTO, volunteer hours and sabbatical
  • Life, STD/LTD, medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Highly discounted LifeTime gym membership
  • 401k with match
  • Collaborative fun co-workers
  • The opportunity to join the fastest growing FinTech alongside a team of motivated and driven individuals