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Fraud Detection and Prevention Lead

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Robinhood

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United States , Chicago

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112000.00 - 132000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. The Fraud team’s mission is to safeguard our customers and business by proactively identifying and mitigating fraud risk. We use a combination of data analysis, machine learning, industry partnerships, and in-house expertise to detect emerging threats and protect the integrity of Robinhood's products. As the Fraud Detection and Prevention Lead, you will drive the development and optimization of fraud detection strategies across our brokerage, money, and crypto products. You’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with operational and technical teams, and ensure we stay ahead of evolving fraud patterns and tactics!

Job Responsibility:

  • Analyze transaction and behavioral data to identify and build new fraud detection methods
  • Collaborate with Fraud Operations, Data Science, and Engineering teams to design and deploy detection rules and features
  • Optimize fraud rules and thresholds to reduce false positives while balancing customer experience and fraud loss
  • Develop monitoring dashboards and alerting systems to track performance of fraud prevention measures
  • Partner with external payment networks and third-party fraud vendors to strengthen detection capabilities
  • Deliver clear and actionable insights on fraud trends and financial impact to cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in risk or fraud detection, including developing rules, models and analytics
  • 5+ years of hands-on SQL experience and proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages
  • Strong analytical and statistical skills with experience in techniques like pattern recognition and unsupervised learning
  • Track record of using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Superset) to translate data into business decisions
  • Effective communicator and collaborator, with experience working across operations, data science, and engineering
What we offer:
  • Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
  • Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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