Analytics Manager, Full Stack (Fraud Analytics)

Applied Intuition Inc.; Remote; GBP 133,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced professional to lead fraud monitoring and detection efforts. This role requires 7+ years in fraud management, a strong understanding of analytics, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. You will develop strategies to combat fraud, report on trends, and mentor junior members. This position offers a competitive salary range of £133,000 - £173,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and an employee stock purchase plan.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Fraud Management or analytics.
• Passion to understand product effectiveness.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Experience addressing peak fraud activity.
• Strong partnership abilities across teams.
• Sound understanding of payment processing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop fraud prevention strategies.
• Optimize fraud management strategies through data analytics.
• Report fraud trends to management.
• Assist in new feature development for fraud detection.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Fraud Management

Data Analytics

SQL

Python

Communication

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Remote UK

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

The Fraud Strategy & Analytics team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Product, Engineering, and Operations to combat fraudulent activities and to foster a safe platform.

We're looking for a new team member to help lead our team’s fraud monitoring and detection efforts and own fraud escalations as we scale internationally. Additionally, this role will work closely with our cross functional partners to help develop our fraud detection and decisioning systems.

What you'll do

• Develop strategies for monitoring and preventing fraud across our network, advising on best practices and ensuring the strategies align with risk management goals.
• Leverage advanced data analytics to identify loss drivers, derive insights and optimize fraud management strategies
• Report on fraud trends and loss drivers to cross functional partners and senior management
• Quickly respond to fraud rings and ensure issues raised by other teams are addressed in a timely manner
• Work together with our operations team to help limit losses and ensure optimal review volumes
• Assist with evaluation and development of new external or internal features/signals to improve our fraud detection capabilities
• Assist with team planning and goal setting as well as coaching and mentorship of more junior team members

What we look for

• 7+ years of experience in Fraud Management or a related field preferred with a prior emphasis on analytics.
• Product knowledge- Passion to understand how the product works and how to change it to make it more effective
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be responsive and available during times of peak fraud activity
• Ability to work later starts several days a week so as to allow for increased overlap with US based colleagues.
• Technical skills - Extensive experience writing and analyzing SQL queries; comfort using python or other scripting languages for data analysis
• Communication - Ability to build strong cross functional partnerships and work with a diverse range of teams across the organization. Ability to communicate analyses and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Multi-tasking - Strong time management skills and the ability to shift focus on a moment’s notice to respond to changes in fraud pressure and tactics
• Industry knowledge - Working knowledge of the fundamentals of payment processing and an understanding of industry risk trends, including familiarity with risk strategy development.
• Bachelor’s degree, or local equivalent, in a quantitatively rigorous field like engineering, statistics, math, finance, economics desired

Pay Grade - O

Equity Grade - 6

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 monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

GBR base pay range per year: £133,000 - £173,000

Location: Remote UK

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We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

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