Risk Antifraud Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Risk Antifraud Analyst (Fintech): Building and scaling fraud prevention capabilities for a lending business with an accent on designing antifraud strategies and detecting emerging fraud patterns. Focus on analyzing large datasets, optimizing decision-making rules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen fraud defenses.

Location: Hybrid or remote within time zones from GMT-2 to GMT+5. Relocation support available to Cyprus, Serbia, Spain, Georgia, or Kazakhstan.

Company

A fintech company focused on building innovative lending solutions.

What you will do

• Design and improve antifraud strategies and decision-making processes across the lending lifecycle.
• Investigate fraud cases to identify organized schemes and new attack vectors.
• Analyze large volumes of transactional and behavioral data to uncover fraud signals.
• Evaluate external data sources and implement products based on cost-benefit analysis.
• Monitor fraud performance metrics and propose improvements to existing controls.
• Partner with Product, Risk, and Data Engineering teams to implement scalable solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Fraud Analytics, Risk Analytics, or related roles.
• Experience in fintech, banking, lending, or payments industries.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python for data analysis.
• Solid understanding of fraud patterns and behavioral analytics.
• English level B1 or higher required for international communication.
• Degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Engineering, Economics).

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning models for fraud detection.
• Knowledge of portfolio risk analytics and real-time decision engines.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote options within specific time zones.
• Healthcare coverage and wellness budget for fitness and mental health.
• Education budget for professional training and language lessons.
• 20 days of annual leave plus paid sick leave.
• Relocation assistance for employees and their families.