Funding Risk Analyst

Chime

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$14K - $16K USD

San Francisco, CA First seen 3 weeks ago Last seen 3 hours, 57 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Evaluate and monitor funding fraud losses and synthetic ID risks while developing data-driven solutions and dashboards to detect anomalies and improve member experience across the fraud risk team. • Requires 2-5 years of analytical experience with strong SQL and Excel skills, Python/R/SAS proficiency, and expertise in BI tools like Tableau or Looker for portfolio monitoring. • Collaborate cross-functionally with risk, data engineering, analytics, finance, product, and operations teams to design and implement loss mitigation strategies and scalable solutions. • Preferred background in quantitative disciplines (engineering, statistics, math, economics) with understanding of funding products (ACH, MCD, IIT) and risk strategy development. • Salary range $109,000-$150,000 with bonus eligibility, competitive equity package, benefits, and hybrid work arrangement at a fintech company focused on accessible financial services.

About the Role

We are looking for a risk analyst who is data-driven and has strong analytical & technical skills. In this role, you will work in the fraud risk team and will play a key role in evaluating , monitoring portfolio and mitigating losses (fraud and synthetic ID losses). You’ll work closely with risk, data engineering, analytics, and finance teams, and interact with business stakeholders across many departments.

Goals will be based around empathizing with our members’ pain points, working to improve their Chime experience, and ensuring that bad actors are unable to exploit our members or monetize our platform. The ongoing pursuit of creating a fraud free, frictionless experience for our members is never ending, but is forever rewarding and exciting.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $109,000.00 and up to $150,000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to

Work closely with the team on evaluating and monitoring key risk metrics related to funding fraud losses and member experience for example returns rate, recovery rate, acceptance rate, write-offs, etc.
Deep dive into past and ongoing trends and provide data driven insights to create solutions to problems as well as dashboards for constant monitoring
Create strategies to mitigate losses and partner with xfn teams (product, engg, ops) to implement them
Create dashboards and monitor performance across relevant dimensions and create alerts to highlight any anomalies or unusual trends
Work closely with Data Science and Machine Learning teams to segment customers based on risk and help automate the processes to build scalable solutions

To thrive in this role, you have

2-5 years of analytical experience
Experience working with large datasets
Excellent SQL programming skills, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and preferably experience in Python, R, SAS, or similar language
Experience in creating portfolio performance monitoring dashboards using Tableau, Looker, Hex, or a similar business intelligence tool
Understanding of funding products and flows (MCD, ACH, IIT, etc.), industry risk trends, and risk strategy development.
Exceptional detail orientation and organizational skills, you are eager to solve challenging analytical problems for the business
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous discipline like engineering, statistics, math, or economics is preferred
A passion for Chime’s mission

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A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What we offer for our full-time, regular employees

🏢 Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.**
💻 In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute**
💰 Competitive salary based on experience**
✨ 401k match** plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off**
🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
👟 Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
👶 Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!**
💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress**

**Perks also available to Chime Interns.

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact: benefits@chime.com.

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.

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Company:
Chime
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Experience Level:
Mid
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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