Hybrid Mid-level Fraud Strategy and Prevention Analyst – ML, Modeling

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About the role

  • Fraud Strategy and Prevention Analyst at PagBank developing predictive fraud prevention strategies using machine learning techniques and data analysis. Collaborating with technology and product teams to enhance antifraud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement predictive fraud prevention strategies using supervised and unsupervised machine learning (decision trees, gradient boosting, clustering, outlier detection).
  • Design, evolve and document analytical pipelines and databases that support antifraud decision-making.
  • Create, calibrate and optimize operational rules in decision engines using statistical analysis, historical and behavioral data.
  • Conduct A/B tests to evaluate the impact of new models, policies and adjustments to decision flows.
  • Continuously monitor transactions, credit operations and suspicious events, identifying patterns, anomalies and emerging fraud vectors.
  • Perform advanced exploratory and diagnostic analyses to investigate deviations and develop new antifraud hypotheses.
  • Work in partnership with Technology, Product and Customer Support teams to implement, monitor and evolve antifraud solutions.
  • Identify vulnerabilities in internal flows and propose improvements supported by data analyses and indicators.
  • Produce executive reports with strategic insights and recommendations for different levels of the organization.
  • Develop, update and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fraud prevention.
  • Implement and monitor risk controls for individual (retail) and corporate clients, ensuring compliance and ongoing mitigation.
  • Contribute to strengthening governance practices by supporting policies, metrics and monitoring routines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Information Systems or related fields.
  • Proven experience in fraud prevention and detection at financial institutions, fintechs or technology companies.
  • Strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling and machine learning applied to risk and fraud.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R.
  • Experience working with large volumes of data, including data cleaning, extraction and interpretation of complex patterns.
  • Experience creating, maintaining and optimizing rules in antifraud/transaction monitoring engines.
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.).
  • Experience in ongoing evaluation of rule and model performance.
  • Advanced MS Office skills.
  • Intermediate English.

Benefits

  • Meal allowance and/or meal vouchers.
  • Health and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Partnerships with TotalPass and ZenKlub.
  • Extended maternity and paternity leave.
  • Childcare assistance.
  • Up to 50% discounts on postgraduate and MBA programs from leading institutions such as FIA, FAAP and PUCRS.
  • No dress code: wear what makes you comfortable.
  • Birthday day off (#TáDeParabéns).
  • Baby Gift for newborns.

Job title

Mid-level Fraud Strategy and Prevention Analyst – ML, Modeling

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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