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.

What You'll Do

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 to proactively identify and address potential risks

Quickly respond to fraud rings and  implement new strategies to mitigate emerging fraud threats and vulnerabilities 

Assist with development of our fraud monitoring strategy and identify any potential gaps

Work closely with our cross functional partners to help improve our fraud decisioning systems

Assist with evaluation and development of new external or internal features and signals to improve our fraud detection capabilities

 

What We Look For

EXPERIENCE - Minimum 1 year of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or related fields, including prior experience with data analytics in the finance or lending industry preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS - Proficiency with data analysis using SQL is required. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data are essential. Hands-on experience using a scripting language, such as Python or R, for data analysis is preferred. 

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE - Passion for understanding and enhancing fraud detection systems to effectively identify and mitigate fraudulent activities. 

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE - Working knowledge of the fundamentals of payment processing and an understanding of industry risk trends, including familiarity with risk strategy development

COMMUNICATION - Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

MULTI-TASKING - Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities

EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree in a quantitatively rigorous field like engineering, statistics, math, finance, economics desired

Base Pay Grade - I

Equity Grade - 5

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $115,000 - $155,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $102,000 - $142,000

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