Fraud Prevention Strategy Analyst São Paulo, Brazil

Sumup Inc.; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading fintech company in Brazil seeks a Senior Fraud Strategy Analyst to enhance fraud prevention strategies across various markets. The candidate will analyze data, design fraud detection systems, and provide insights to stakeholders. Strong skills in SQL and Python are essential, along with experience in building monitoring solutions. The role offers global collaboration, career growth, and comprehensive benefits including health plans and continuous educational support.

Serviços

Health plans

Meal vouchers (VR)

Learning & Development budget of R$ 10,000

30 additional days off after 3 years

Virtual stock program

Qualificações

• Strong SQL and Python skills for analytical workflows.
• Hands-on experience designing rule-based fraud prevention systems.
• Knowledge in statistics and A/B testing.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze datasets to detect fraud behaviors.
• Design and optimize rules in fraud decision engines.
• Monitor fraud performance and respond to threats.

Conhecimentos

SQL

Python

Statistical analysis

BI tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a key member of the Risk & Fraud BR Tribe, you will help protect SumUp's acquiring business in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States, ensuring that our merchants can operate safely and with confidence.

You will join a global, autonomous, cross-functional team committed to building smart, scalable, and frictionless fraud prevention solutions that directly impact business performance and merchant trust.

As a Senior Fraud Strategy Analyst, you will take ownership of critical initiatives to detect and prevent Card‑Present (CP) and / or Card‑Not‑Present (CNP) fraud, leveraging data analytics, decision‑engine rules, and continuous experimentation to strike the right balance between fraud loss, false positives, and user experience.

What You Will Do

Analyse large‑scale datasets to detect evolving fraud behaviors and propose proactive countermeasures.

Design, implement, and optimize rules and strategies within our fraud decision engines.

Continuously monitor fraud performance dashboards, investigate anomalies, and respond to threats in real time.

Maintain industry‑level compliance by turning regulatory and scheme‑mandated changes into actionable fraud controls.

Build and refresh dashboards for visibility into CP hotlists and CNP risk signals.

Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders, such as Fraud Ops and Disputes.

Produce structured documentation, including strategy manuals and monthly performance reviews.

You Will Be Great for This Role If You

Have strong SQL and Python skills for analytical workflows and data pipelines.

Bring hands‑on experience designing and tuning rule‑based fraud prevention systems or fraud decision engines.

Are capable of creating clean, effective monitoring solutions through BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, etc.

Possess applied knowledge in statistics including A / B testing and classification models.

Have a deep understanding of fraud patterns and behaviors in Brazilian CP / CNP environments.

Have advanced English proficiency.

It Will Be a Bonus If You

• Have experience with machine learning techniques.
• Participate in industry working groups, conferences, or webinars related to fraud and risk in Brazil.
• Understand acquirer settlement flows, chargeback processes, and interchange economics.

Why you should join SumUp

• ?? Global Experience: Collaborate with a diverse team of 3,000+ people from over 90 countries, and join our global off‑sites and hackathons.
• ?? Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values diversity, innovation, and teamwork, where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
• ?? Career Growth: Be part of a global team working on large‑scale fintech products used by millions of businesses.
• ?? Great Benefits: Health plans, meal vouchers (VR), Zenklub, Wellhub, life insurance, childcare allowance, and more.
• ?? Learning & Development: Access an annual budget of R$ 10,000 for education, certifications, and conferences.
• ?? Time Off: Enjoy 30 additional days off through our Break4Me program after 3 years at SumUp.
• ?? Grow with Us: Participate in our virtual stock program and benefit from SumUp's success with company shares.

Apply now and help us shape the future of financial solutions for small businesses!

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