Fraud Data Analyst- Lending

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

The Data Analyst, Fraud (Lending) will be part of Remitly's Identity & Trust Analytics Team. In this role, you will apply data science and analytics techniques to drive rapid, rational decision-making for Remitly's Lending product. You will understand internal fraud systems and customize solutions for Lending. You'll contribute to Lending product development while streamlining the experience for good customers by partnering with program and product managers, engineers, analysts, and designers. This is a hybrid role that requires working from our Seattle, WA headquarters 2-3 days a week. You will report to the Director of Analytics.

You Will:

• Become an expert on Remitly's Lending / Fraud data, experience, policy, and regulatory requirements
• Create metrics to balance risk vs. reward, performance of systems and operational effectiveness
• Collaborate with Lending Product and Business Leaders & Compliance to launch new product experiences and continuously improve customer experience
• Design experiments, read A/B tests, and perform ad hoc analyses
• Generate insights and help define & execute longer term product strategies and roadmaps across multiple product teams

You Have:

• 2+ yrs in an analyst role or similar full-time, professional experience in risk, fraud, fintech, operations, marketing
• Experience in any type of adversarial analysis such as risk, fraud, trust & safety is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, economics, or another quantitative field (or equivalent additional experience)
• 2+ yrs of experience using SQL for analysis (Python, R, statistical analysis, and modeling a bonus)
• Foundational statistical knowledge
• Experience distilling business problems from discussions, developing hypotheses, building an analytical framework, carrying out an analysis, and writing a clear recommendation
• Strong data communication skills, including data visualization, technical writing, and business writing
• Experience finding creative solutions within the constraints of complex systems and policies

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $112,000 -$140,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LI-Hybrid

Our Benefits:

• 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

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.