Senior Risk Analyst

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will focus on strengthening fraud and account protection controls for a high-growth digital financial services environment. You will use data-driven analysis to identify emerging scam patterns, improve reporting, and support decisions that protect large customer populations. This position partners closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to scale risk strategies and communicate insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own risk controls for account takeover and scam prevention, scaling processes as the business grows
• Define risk success metrics and build reporting frameworks for continuous improvement
• Leverage data to assess risk and make impactful decisions for large customer segments
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to develop risk management strategies
• Synthesize data findings into narratives that influence senior leadership decisions
• Investigate and mitigate fraudulent activities by reviewing alerts on anomalous behavior

Qualifications

• 6+ years of risk experience in e-commerce or financial services, with 2+ years focused on account takeover and scams
• 2+ years of data analysis experience using SQL and Python with large databases
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau or Looker for reporting
• Ability to independently manage analytics projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency fraud trends
• Experience using generative AI responsibly for workflow improvements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity and bonus eligibility

Pay

$167,280 – $196,800 annually

Location

Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available