Fraud Analytics Senior Specialist

Summary

Join Bitso as a Fraud Analytics Sr Specialist and leverage data-driven techniques to monitor, detect, and prevent platform abuse. You will bring analytical expertise to the Fraud Prevention team, shaping data-driven fraud detection strategies, owning fraud prevention metrics, identifying fraud behaviors, and fostering new technologies and process improvements. This role reports to the Fraud Prevention Manager and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of data analytics experience (preferably in e-commerce, technology, or finance), and 1+ year of hands-on fraud prevention experience. Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python/R are essential. Bitso offers a remote-first work environment, unlimited paid time off, employee stock options, zero trading fees, extended family leave, premium health/dental/life insurance, and a monthly stipend for wellness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, preferably within e-commerce, technology, or financial industries
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in a fraud prevention role
• Proficiency in SQL; experience with Python and/or R
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate Fraud KPIs and trends through dashboards and reports
• Identify fraud patterns and build user and transactional profiles using analytical tools
• Conduct analysis to design and calibrate fraud detection models and rules
• Lead and execute data-driven projects within the Fraud Prevention team to support strategic objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Spark or other big data technologies is a plus
• Experience with version control (GitHub) is a plus

Benefits

• Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off
• Remote-first work environment
• Employee Stock Option program
• Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app
• Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave
• Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina
• Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more