Senior Data Analyst, Fraud (SMB)

Remitly

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Senior

128k-150k

16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Data Analyst, Fraud (SMB) will report to Remitly's Director, Risk Analytics. In this role, you will apply data science and analytics techniques to drive rapid, rational decision-making within Remitly's core product. You will understand internal fraud systems and customize solutions for SMB that mitigate fraud risk enabling fast growth of the lending product. You’ll contribute to SMB product development by enabling customer centric controls that prevent fraud while streamlining the experience for non fraudulent customers by partnering with program and product managers, engineers, analysts, and designers. This is a hybrid role that requires 2-3 days a week at our Seattle, WA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Become an expert on Remitly's risk management systems and customer experience
Build a unified understanding of how SMB / Fraud data, customer experiences, and goals align
Own metrics used to evaluate SMB system performance and customer friction
Formulate hypotheses, design and evaluate product experiments
Generate insights and help define & execute longer term product strategies and roadmaps across multiple product teams

Requirements

5+ years in a data analyst role or similar full-time, professional experience
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, economics, or another quantitative field (or equivalent additional experience)
Intermediate SQL proficiency
Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis
Expertise with statistical concepts (e.g., A/B testing, probability theory, forecasting) and how they can be applied in real-world situations
Experience distilling business problems, developing hypotheses, building an analytical framework, carrying out an analysis, and writing a clear recommendation
Strong data storytelling skills, including data visualization, technical writing, and business writing
Experience finding creative solutions within the constraints of complex systems and policies

Nice to Have

Experience with fraud detection systems or risk management in financial services
Experience working in a fast-growing tech environment

Qualifications

Formal educational background in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, engineering, economics)

Benefits & Perks

Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education and travel benefits

Working at Remitly

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. The company values purpose, connection, diversity, and inclusion, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. They celebrate diversity and are dedicated to nondiscrimination across their global organization.

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