Senior Risk Data Analyst

We’re hiring a Senior Risk Data Analyst to build and scale Breeze’s risk analytics function from the ground up. This is a founding role — you’ll help shape our data infrastructure, define metrics, and drive the insights that power our fraud prevention and merchant risk strategies.

• Develop and track metrics to measure and monitor the performance of our risk products and strategies.
• Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover insights that reduce fraud and increase approval rates for our merchants.
• Partner directly with clients, translating complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Build and experiment with machine learning models to identify fraudulent patterns and enhance detection capabilities.
• Work closely with engineers to ensure proper data instrumentation and high-quality data pipelines.
• Design and automate self-serve dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma, Metabase).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Support the implementation and optimization of risk mitigation systems aligned with business goals.
  

• 5+ years of experience in data-focused roles such as product analytics, business analytics, or data science.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in SQL and Python.
• Proven experience in the Fraud/Risk domain, ideally within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Expertise with BI tools such as Tableau, Sigma, or Metabase.
• Exposure to machine learning applications for business use cases (e.g., fraud detection, risk modeling).
• Ability to perform structured analysis (EDA, cohort analysis, etc.) and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong grasp of performance metrics, experimentation, and data storytelling.
• A creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys the pace of a startup environment.
• Must be okay working hybrid in either NYC or SF. 

• Competitive salary + equity plan
• 21 days PTO
• Flexible benefits: annual medical allowance, productivity allowance, gym membership/personal well-being subsidy
• Annual team retreat trip
• Work alongside a world-class team backed by Sequoia Capital with a healthy runway
  

• Fast-paced and dynamic – We adapt quickly to capture opportunities.
• Builder’s mindset – We value initiative, creativity, and ownership.
• Collaborative – Product, data, and operations work as one team.
• Continuous learning – We share expertise and push boundaries.
  

Join us in shaping how the world transacts — one seamless payment layer at a time.