Fraud Strategist, Quantitative (Fintech)

TL;DR

Fraud Strategist, Quantitative (Fintech): Analyzing transactional and historical data to optimize fraud prevention and payment decisioning with an accent on mathematical, statistical, and computational methods. Focus on solving complex fraud and revenue optimization problems through hypothesis testing, experimental design, and ad hoc modeling.

Location: Hybrid in San Mateo or San Diego, CA; US Remote is considered.

Salary: $148,600 — $222,800 USD

Company

hirify.global is the company behind the PlayStation brand, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services globally.

What you will do

• Apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to solve complex fraud and revenue optimization problems.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the customer journey using hypothesis testing and experimental design.
• Perform ad hoc modeling to identify broad trends and evaluate vendor solutions.
• Collaborate with Fraud Strategists, Data Scientists, and ML Engineers to identify opportunities.
• Communicate findings via dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of quantitative analysis experience in fraud and payments.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a quantitative field.
• Deep understanding of modeling processes and model performance indicators.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience in the video games industry.
• Advanced knowledge of digital payment fraud trends.
• Japanese language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) and paid time off.
• Wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligibility for a bonus package.