Jobs · Business Development · California

Senior Risk Strategist - Card Fraud

Mercury · San Francisco, CA · 4 wk ago
Business Development$201k–$251k/yrFull-time

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
  • Experience with fraud detection tools and technologies
  • Knowledge of card networks and regulations
  • Experience with data visualization tools and techniques

Skills

  • Data analysis and modeling
  • SQL and database management
  • Customer risk assessment
  • Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
  • Communication and presentation skills

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including base salary, equity, and benefits
  • Regular salary and equity range updates based on industry standards
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives

Pay

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

Schedule

  • Full-time position

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