Fraud Strategy Analyst - Remote

Overview

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. The Fraud Strategy & Analytics team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Product, Engineering, and Fraud Operations to combat fraudulent activities and to foster a safe platform.

In Short

• Help support our team's fraud monitoring, detection and mitigation efforts
• Participate in a rotation serving as a main point of contact for fraud escalations
• Research emerging fraud trends by analyzing data and monitoring key fraud metrics
• Quickly respond to fraud rings and implement new strategies to mitigate threats
• Assist with development of our fraud monitoring strategy
• Work closely with cross functional partners to improve fraud decisioning systems
• Assist with evaluation and development of new features to improve fraud detection

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in fraud prevention or risk management
• Proficiency with data analysis using SQL is required
• Hands-on experience using a scripting language, such as Python or R
• Passion for understanding and enhancing fraud detection systems
• Working knowledge of payment processing fundamentals
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong time management skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a quantitative field

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for various needs
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• Employee stock purchase plan