Fraud Investigation Specialist

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • $70,000 PA - $90,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Favorited is redefining mobile live-streaming with an interactive, gamified experience that fosters deeper connections between creators and their communities. As a Fraud Investigation Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating fraudulent activities on the platform, with a strong focus on payment fraud detection and prevention. This role requires expertise in payment systems, particularly Stripe, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced startup environment. You will investigate and resolve payment fraud cases, monitor transactions, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop fraud detection tools, and document cases while staying current on fraud trends.
Must have:
  • Investigate and resolve payment fraud cases
  • Monitor transactions for anomalies
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and data teams
  • Document fraud cases and develop SOPs
  • Experience with Stripe
  • Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with other payment platforms
  • Basic SQL or data tool knowledge
  • Understanding of fraud and financial regulations
  • Experience with data science or BI tools
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Company holidays

Job Details

Who We Are: 

At Favorited, we are redefining mobile live-streaming as a fully interactive, gamified experience.  We’re dedicated to fostering deeper connections between creators and their communities through play, and ensuring that creators are compensated well in the process. 


Our App: 


About the Role


The Fraud Investigation Specialist will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating fraudulent activities on our platform, with a strong focus on payment fraud detection and prevention. This role requires expertise in working with payment systems—primarily Stripe—and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, startup environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fraud investigations and a proactive approach to protecting users and company resources.

Apply to this position if you:

  • Enjoy solving complex problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Have a passion for fraud prevention and protecting users and company resources.

  • Are detail-oriented and able to recognize patterns or inconsistencies in data.

  • Are comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and data teams.

  • Want to contribute to building and refining tools and processes to enhance fraud detection.

  • Have experience working with payment platforms like Stripe or similar services.

  • Are excited about working in the live-streaming or social platform space.




Who You Are:  

  • Passionate about building innovative systems that enable creators to be compensated fairly.

  • Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and debug issues.

  • Excited by the opportunity to take ownership of mission-critical features.

  • A quick learner who can adapt to shifting priorities and technologies.


What You Will Do
As a Fraud Investigation Specialist at Favorited, you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities on our platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of our payment systems and improve fraud detection strategies. This role offers the opportunity to shape fraud prevention processes in a dynamic and rapidly growing live-streaming environment.

  • Investigate and resolve payment fraud cases, including chargebacks, unauthorized transactions, and platform abuse.

  • Monitor transactions in real time, identifying anomalies and responding proactively.

  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and data teams to develop fraud detection tools and enhance investigation processes.

  • Document fraud cases, develop SOPs, and stay current on fraud trends and regulatory requirements.

  • Support trust and safety initiatives by refining fraud prevention strategies and sharing insights.


What We Are Looking For: 

We are looking for a highly analytical, experienced fraud investigator who can independently lead fraud detection efforts and adapt quickly to the evolving needs of our platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of payment systems and regulatory frameworks, as well as excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally.

  • Experience: 3-5+ years in fraud investigations or risk management, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.

  • Payment Expertise: Hands-on experience with Stripe (required). Familiarity with other payment platforms (e.g., PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay) is a plus.

  • Technical Skills: Analytical with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify fraud patterns. Basic familiarity with SQL or data tools is beneficial.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of fraud and financial regulatory requirements.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings and collaborate across teams.

  • Attention to Detail: Strong ability to detect inconsistencies and anomalies in data.

  • Bonus: Experience with data science, business intelligence tools, or machine learning-based fraud detection.



Where You’ll Work

This is a full-time on-site position based in Santa Monica, CA.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Health Insurance

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Company holidays

At Favorited, we value the creativity and hard work of every team member. Join us as we redefine mobile live-streaming and empower creators to build thriving communities.



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