Fraud Operations Specialist
Do you have hands-on experience with fraud monitoring or payment incident handling and want to deepen your impact in a high-growth fintech environment?
As we expand across Europe and prepare for the US launch, we're building a new Fraud Operations Team and looking for a Fraud Operations Specialist to support real-time monitoring, fraud detection, and critical incident response across our card and payment operations. Alerts independently, escalate where needed, and follow internal playbooks.
This is a remote position for candidates based in the US regions, working a fixed daytime shift : Working Hours : 5 days per week, including weekdays and weekends on a rotating basis.
What You'll Do
- Monitor live card transactions and payment flows, focusing on unusual patterns and automated alerts related to fraud (e.g. brute force, card testing, phishing attempts).
- Validate and triage independently, escalate where needed, and follow internal playbooks.
- Participate in managing fraud- or system-related incidents investigate, coordinate internal communication, and document the process.
- Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.
- Use SQL and basic Python to extract and analyze data related to transaction anomalies, false positives, or recurring issues.
- Support in identifying emerging fraud trends or vulnerabilities in payment flows.
- Work closely with Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Relations teams during live escalations.
- Help refine monitoring dashboards and internal documentation to make processes more robust and scalable. Contribute ideas for process automation and fraud model enhancements.
What You'll Bring
23 years of experience in fintech, payments operations, fraud monitoring, or a related support function.Solid understanding of card payment flows, fraud scenarios (e.g., card testing, phishing, credential stuffing), and payment APIs.Hands-on experience with SQL and basic use of Python (e.g. data cleanup, automation scripts).Familiarity with alerting or monitoring tools and experience with incident response workflows and using ticketing systems.Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently under pressure, and comfort handling live production environments.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Willingness to work on a fixed shift that includes weekend rotations.What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentivesAn influential role shaping U.S. market growth at an international fintechOpportunities for professional growth and ownership from day oneA remote-friendly environment with support for work-life flexibilityHealth, wellness, and retirement benefitsAccess to a diverse and ambitious team driven by impact, innovation, and transparency