MoneyGram · 3 hours ago
Sr. Risk Data Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expMoneyGram is a global financial technology leader empowering consumers and businesses to send and manage money across over 200 countries. The Sr. Risk Data Analyst will use analytical and technical expertise to identify fraud trends, design detection strategies, and influence data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze large volumes of transactional, behavioral, and customer data to identify suspicious activity and emerging risk patterns
Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and visualizations to monitor fraud risk and operational performance
Build and optimize risk detection rules, scorecards, and machine learning features in collaboration with data scientists
Perform root cause analysis on fraud cases and translate findings into actionable insights and system improvements
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing fraud risk controls and recommend enhancements based on quantitative analysis
Support A/B testing and impact assessments of new fraud tools, controls, or policy changes
Assist with fraud loss forecasting, scenario modeling, and cost-benefit analysis for mitigation strategies
Provide ad hoc analysis and insights to support leadership decisions and cross-functional initiatives
Stay up to date on fraud risk tactics, tools, and industry benchmarks to ensure continuous innovation in detection strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics)
3+ years of experience in fraud risk analytics, ideally in fintech, payments, or financial services
Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale data sets (e.g. BigQuery, Snowflake)
Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and automation
Experience with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) to create reports and dashboards
Strong understanding of fraud patterns such as social engineering, synthetic identity, ATO, money mules, etc
Ability to turn complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Generous PTO
13 Paid Holidays
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Life, Disability, and other benefits
401k with competitive Employer Match
Community Service Days
Generous Parental Leave
Company
MoneyGram
MoneyGram connects the world by making the movement of money across borders seamless, affordable and secure for everyone.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Holmes
CEO
Joe Vaughan
Chief Technology Officer
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