[Remote] Fraud Analyst, P2P & Cash Advance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sezzle is a fintech company focused on empowering the next generation through innovative payment solutions. The Fraud Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and investigating fraudulent activities related to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Cash Advance products, utilizing data analytics to mitigate risks and protect customers.ResponsibilitiesConduct daily reviews of high-risk P2P transfers and cash advance requests to identify fraudulent activity. Investigate suspicious accounts and take appropriate action (e.g., freezing accounts, declining transactions)Analyze fraud patterns and emerging trends to identify gaps in current defenses. Work closely with the Risk Strategy team to recommend and test new fraud rules and machine learning model featuresInvestigate complex fraud cases involving social engineering scams, unauthorized access (ATO), and first-party/friendly fraud specific to instant money movementCreate and maintain dashboards tracking key fraud metrics (e.g., false positive rates, fraud loss rates, operational SLAs) and report findings to leadershipSkills2 - 4 years of experience in fraud investigations, risk management, or trust & safety, specifically within fintech, banking, or the payments industryStrong understanding of P2P payment networks (e.g., Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, ACH) and short-term credit/cash advance productsProficiency in data analysis using SQL and PythonAbility to connect the dots across multiple data sources to uncover hidden fraud ringsA strong analytical mindset with the ability to make high-quality, high-velocity decisions under pressureExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex fraud patterns to non-technical stakeholdersFamiliarity with modern fraud prevention tools and identity verification vendorsBenefitsUnlimited PTO, volunteer hours and sabbaticalLife, STD/LTD, medical, dental and vision insuranceHighly discounted LifeTime gym membership401k with matchCollaborative fun co-workersThe opportunity to join the fastest growing FinTech alongside a team of motivated and driven individualsCompany OverviewSezzle provides a buy now, pay later solution platform. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://sezzle.com.