Analyst I, Fraud Strategy and Analytics

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

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

What We Look For

• 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.
• 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 strongly preferred.
• Passion for understanding and enhancing fraud detection systems to effectively identify and mitigate fraudulent activities.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of payment processing and an understanding of industry risk trends, including familiarity with risk strategy development
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a quantitatively rigorous field like engineering, statistics, math, finance, economics desired

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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