Senior Fraud Analyst

Description We are looking for a Senior Fraud Analyst to join our team in San Francisco, California, on a contract basis. This position focuses on overseeing transaction monitoring and fraud management for a card portfolio, ensuring effective decision-making and fraud prevention strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in issuer-side fraud analysis, with a strong ability to balance fraud loss prevention and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: u2022 Conduct real-time transaction reviews to approve or decline flagged activities based on fraud risk. u2022 Develop and optimize fraud detection rules, including velocity limits, spending patterns, and merchant category restrictions. u2022 Analyze transactional data to identify new fraud trends and implement preventive measures. u2022 Maintain a balance between minimizing fraud losses and reducing false positives to achieve targeted approval rates. u2022 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product, Risk, and Operations to enhance fraud prevention strategies. u2022 Utilize fraud monitoring platforms like Falcon, Forter, Sardine, or similar tools to optimize decision-making processes. u2022 Apply knowledge of interchange mechanics, authorization flows, and network decline codes to refine fraud rules. u2022 Stay informed about the latest fraud tactics and incorporate findings into rule design and monitoring procedures. u2022 Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for fraud prevention. u2022 Provide insights and recommendations for improving fraud management performance. Requirements u2022 Extensive experience in issuer-side transaction monitoring and fraud analysis. u2022 Proficiency in creating, tuning, and optimizing fraud detection rules. u2022 Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform data into actionable strategies. u2022 Solid understanding of card network authorization processes, decline codes, and interchange systems. u2022 Hands-on experience with fraud monitoring platforms such as Falcon, Forter, Sardine, or similar tools. u2022 Background in an issuing bank, card program manager, or sponsor environment. u2022 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. u2022 Familiarity with Agile methodologies and gap analysis is advantageous. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-03-30