Affirm is hiring a
Analyst I

Summary

Join our team at Affirm and help combat fraudulent activities while fostering a safe platform. As a member of the Fraud Strategy & Analytics team, you will work cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Product, Engineering, and Fraud Operations to identify and address potential risks. You will research emerging fraud trends by analyzing data and monitoring key fraud metrics, respond quickly to fraud rings, and implement new strategies to mitigate emerging fraud threats and vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE - Minimum 1 year of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or related fields, including prior experience with data analytics in the finance or lending industry preferred
• TECHNICAL SKILLS - Proficiency with data analysis using SQL is required. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data are essential. Hands-on experience using a scripting language, such as Python or R, for data analysis is preferred
• PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE - Passion for understanding and enhancing fraud detection systems to effectively identify and mitigate fraudulent activities
• INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE - Working knowledge of the fundamentals of payment processing and an understanding of industry risk trends, including familiarity with risk strategy development
• COMMUNICATION - Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• MULTI-TASKING - Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree in a quantitatively rigorous field like engineering, statistics, math, finance, economics desired

Responsibilities

• Help support our team's fraud monitoring, detection and mitigation efforts
• Participate in a rotation serving as a main point of contact for fraud escalations
• Research emerging fraud trends by analyzing data and monitoring key fraud metrics to proactively identify and address potential risks
• Quickly respond to fraud rings and implement new strategies to mitigate emerging fraud threats and vulnerabilities
• Assist with development of our fraud monitoring strategy and identify any potential gaps
• Work closely with our cross functional partners to help improve our fraud decisioning systems
• Assist with evaluation and development of new external or internal features and signals to improve our fraud detection capabilities

Benefits

• 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