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Koalafi · 22 hours ago

Business Analyst - Fraud

positionRichmond, VA or Rosslyn, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date1+ years exp

Koalafi is a fintech company focused on transforming the financing experience for consumers. They are seeking a Business Analyst – Fraud Strategy to analyze fraud performance, investigate emerging patterns, and develop fraud defenses to drive informed decision-making and enable profitable portfolio growth.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design and optimize fraud defense strategies (rules, policies, thresholds, decision logic) to maximize NPV while balancing operational load and customer impact
Monitor fraud performance across the portfolio, proactively identifying shifts in risk patterns, approval rates, and operational volumes
Investigate emerging fraud patterns and root causes, translating trends into actionable recommendations
Build and maintain fraud analytics infrastructure elements, including dashboards, automated reports and recurring monitoring pipelines
Conduct cost-benefit and lift analysis for new vendor data products and alternative risk signals
Provide analytical support to Risk Operations partners
Present analytical insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership in clear, compelling formats that drive informed decision-making

Qualification

SQLPythonData analyticsFraud strategyStatistical analysisAnalytical mindsetCuriosityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, etc.)
1-3 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics or a related field
Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
Proficiency in Python for analysis and automation
Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights
Aptitude for learning new subject matter knowledge and technical tools
Curiosity and persistence in investigating unexpected trends and anomalies
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to influence through data
Analytical mindset with strong quantitative intuition

Preferred

2+ years of experience as a business analyst at a financial institution or adjacent industry such as insurance, health tech
Experience with analytical tooling such as dbt, Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, or similar
Familiarity with A/B testing, statistical analysis, and experiment design
Experience in fraud strategy or credit risk

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
401(k) retirement with company matching
Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter assistance
Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs

Company

Koalafi

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Koalafi offers omnichannel financial products that help merchants and consumers succeed.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://koalafi.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$195.5M
Key Investors
Forbright BankPollen Street CapitalSummit Action
2022-08-16Debt Financing
2021-02-15Debt Financing
2019-10-17Debt Financing· $150M

Leadership Team

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Boomer Muth
Board Chair and Interim CEO
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Russell Korte
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

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Koalafi Expands Executive Team and Board
2025-04-17
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Koalafi Expands Executive Team and Board to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in Non-Prime Consumer Finance
2025-04-16
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