Senior Risk Strategist - Card Fraud

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and execution for card fraud, while also contributing to broader fraud strategy across adjacent domains
• Use data and quantitative analysis to design fraud controls, mitigate risk, and improve customer experience while balancing trade-offs
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure solutions align with regulatory requirements
• Lead cross-functional efforts with Product, Engineering, and Operations to design and implement scalable risk solutions
• Serve as a domain expert in card and transaction fraud, proactively identifying gaps and driving systemic improvements across fraud programs
• Define and track metrics that measure both risk effectiveness and customer impact

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in an analytical role, including 4+ years in card fraud detection and strategy (startup or fintech experience a plus)
• Deep expertise in card and transaction fraud, including authorization controls and card network rules
• Experience designing and executing fraud strategies across adjacent domains (e.g., onboarding, ACH, checks, RTP, ATO)
• Skilled in customer risk scoring/modeling and process automation
• Strong SQL proficiency and ability to translate data into actionable strategy
• Track record of balancing risk, compliance, and customer experience in cross-functional settings
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex risk concepts into clear recommendations
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and make decisions with imperfect information
• Curious, growth-oriented, and motivated to work on fraud problems at all lifecycle stages (new product launches, scaling, and legacy optimization)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred

Skills

• Data analysis and modeling
• Fraud prevention and mitigation
• Customer risk management
• SQL and database management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

• US employees: $200,700 - $250,900
• Canadian employees: CAD $189,700 - $237,100

Schedule

• Full-time