Risk Analyst

RiskRiskFull TimeRemote

Location

United States

Posted

52 days ago

Salary

$53K - $100K / year

SQLExcelGoogle SheetsFraud DetectionTransaction MonitoringIdentity VerificationData Analysis

Job Description

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Role Description

Privacy.com is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our growing Risk team. In this role, you will be instrumental in protecting our platform and users from fraud while helping to optimize our risk operations. You'll work across transaction monitoring, identity verification, and fraud analysis, gaining hands-on experience with real-world fintech fraud prevention. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to develop deep expertise in payments risk and fraud strategy.

  • Review queues including transactions, onboarding applications, identity verifications, and business accounts
  • Monitor transactions and signups for suspicious activity and emerging fraud patterns
  • Analyze fraud events and create comprehensive incident reports documenting root causes and recommended preventive measures
  • Write and test transaction monitoring rules to detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Identify opportunities to improve fraud workflows operationally for the team and customers
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the customer experience while balancing risk and reducing friction
  • Use SQL to analyze fraud trends, identify patterns, and generate insights that inform risk strategy

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Basic SQL proficiency: ability to write SELECT statements, understand table structures, understand joins and aggregation functions, and willingness to learn
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience or demonstrated analytical skills considered

Requirements

  • Experience in fintech, banking, e-commerce, or customer support (preferred)
  • Exposure to a data-driven environment (preferred)
  • Familiarity with fraud prevention concepts or payment processing (preferred)

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • 12-weeks fully paid parental leave
  • 4-Week Fully Paid Sabbatical (earned at your 5-year anniversary)
  • Work From Anywhere: work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year
  • 3% cashback on card purchases with your complimentary Privacy.com employee account
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA Contribution Match
  • 401(k) match
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and STD/LTD

Job Requirements

  • 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Basic SQL proficiency: ability to write SELECT statements, understand table structures, understand joins and aggregation functions, and willingness to learn
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience or demonstrated analytical skills considered
  • Experience in fintech, banking, e-commerce, or customer support (preferred)
  • Exposure to a data-driven environment (preferred)
  • Familiarity with fraud prevention concepts or payment processing (preferred)

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • 12-weeks fully paid parental leave
  • 4-Week Fully Paid Sabbatical (earned at your 5-year anniversary)
  • Work From Anywhere: work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year
  • 3% cashback on card purchases with your complimentary Privacy.com employee account
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA Contribution Match
  • 401(k) match
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and STD/LTD

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