Senior Fraud Risk Analyst
TLDR
Support fraud detection and risk monitoring across high-scale payment systems, analyzing signals and improving the reliability of payment operations.
Aghanim is an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video games.
Mobile games have traditionally depended on app stores for distribution, payments, and player relationships. We believe there is a better way. Aghanim helps game studios build direct relationships with players, sell directly, and build their future on their own terms. Today, more than 100 games worldwide are already building this future with Aghanim.
Our team brings together people across Los Angeles, New York, Seoul, Beijing, London, Lisbon, Belgrade and other locations around the globe, with deep expertise in gaming, fintech and technology. We move quickly, keep communication direct, and focus on getting things done. We believe the best people thrive when they have autonomy, ownership, and a stake in the company's success.
We are looking for a Senior Fraud Risk Analyst to support fraud detection and risk monitoring across high-scale payment systems. This role focuses on identifying fraud patterns, investigating anomalies, and improving the reliability of payment operations.
You will work with large volumes of transactional and behavioral data, analyzing fraud signals and supporting the development of detection mechanisms. The role requires a structured, data-driven approach and the ability to respond quickly to emerging risks.
Key Responsibilities
Fraud Detection and Investigation
Analyze transaction data to identify fraud patterns, anomalies, and emerging risks
Monitor key fraud and payment metrics, including fraud rate, chargeback rate, and approval rate
Investigate fraud incidents ranging from individual cases to large-scale coordinated attacks
Risk Monitoring and Prevention
Build dashboards and reports to support real-time fraud monitoring and decision-making
Evaluate fraud controls and contribute to the development and optimization of detection models
Drive automation of fraud detection, monitoring, and investigation workflows
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Payments, and Operations teams to investigate fraud-related issues and improve risk management processes
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support incident response and fraud prevention initiatives
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in fraud, risk, payments, or data analytics
Strong SQL skills and experience working with large transactional datasets
Ability to identify patterns, investigate anomalies, and derive actionable insights
Experience using AI tools for analysis and automation
Preferred Qualifications
Python
Fintech or gaming experience
Why Join Us
World-class team – work alongside experienced professionals from around the globe who have built products used by millions of players
Autonomy and ownership – we trust people to make decisions, solve problems, and shape outcomes
Minimal bureaucracy – fast execution, direct communication, and a focus on impact over process
Modern tools and workflows – we embrace AI, automation, and continuous improvement across all functions
Equity – participate in the company's growth and long-term success
Benefits
Equity Compensation
participate in the company's growth and long-term success
Aghanim is a comprehensive platform that integrates commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payment solutions tailored for video games. Our services empower game studios to forge direct relationships with players and take control of their sales, with over 100 games worldwide already leveraging our capabilities. Our team, spread across major global cities, blends expertise in gaming and fintech to drive innovation and speed.