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Baselane · 3 weeks ago

Fraud & Payments Risk Specialist

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
money$70K/yr - $80K/yr
date3+ years exp

Baselane is a modern banking and financial management platform focused on real estate investors. They are seeking a Fraud & Payments Risk Specialist to investigate suspicious activities and enhance fraud detection strategies for their Rent Collection and Banking products.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechProperty ManagementRental Property

Responsibilities

Review and investigate suspicious activity across Baselane’s Rent Collection and Banking products, including ACH, debit card, and wire transactions
Detect and triage fraud scenarios such as high risk landlord accounts, payment mule activity, account takeovers, and third/first-party fraud
Analyze transaction and behavioral patterns to identify emerging risks across tenant-to-landlord payments and banking activity (transfers, deposits, withdrawals)
Take timely action to mitigate potential loss — including freezing accounts, escalating to partner banks, or documenting recovery steps
Suggest improvements to rules, alerts, and workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce false positives
Stay informed on evolving fraud trends in FinTech, ACH, and digital banking to strengthen Baselane’s detection strategies

Qualification

Fraud investigationRisk operationsData analysisSQLCase managementAttention to detailClear communicationCollaborative mindset

Required

3+ years of experience in fraud or risk operations, ideally in FinTech, payments, or a fast-paced startup environment
Strong investigative mindset with sharp attention to detail and pattern recognition skills
Hands-on experience in case management, handling disputed transactions or high-risk behavioral reviews
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
Clear written communication skills and a bias for action and ownership
Collaborative mindset with comfort working across teams such as BSA/AML, Product, and Operations

Preferred

SQL skills and comfort with data tools like Sigma, Looker, or Snowflake
Familiarity with fraud platforms such as Taktile, TLOxp, Alloy, or similar tools
Knowledge of banking regulations, Reg E, or fraud-related compliance frameworks
Experience using Zendesk or other ticketing/case management systems

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Equity — ownership in what we’re building
High-quality Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
Life Insurance and Disability coverage
Generous paid time off and flexible hours
Remote-first work environment with a home office stipend
Regular social events

Company

Baselane

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Empowering real estate investors to thrive
dateFounded in 2020
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.baselane.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$42.3M
Key Investors
Thomvest VenturesMatrix
2025-10-01Series B· $20M
2025-10-01Series A· $14.4M
2022-12-20Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Jad Yaghi
Co-founder and CTO
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Thorben Scheidegger
Co-Founder
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Recent News

PR Newswire
Anderson Business Advisors Teams with Baselane to Deliver Optimized Banking & Asset Protection Solutions for Real Estate Investors
2025-12-16
Business Insider
Real estate investors who spend less than 10 hours a week on their 24-unit portfolio share the AI tools they can't live without
2025-10-25
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Ken Griffin & Citadel Securities
2025-10-09
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