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Staff Risk Analyst

EarnIn is a financial technology company that provides earned wage access services, allowing users to access their pay as they earn it, aiming to improve financial flexibility and reduce reliance on predatory lending.

EarnIn

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 170k-210k USD

United States only

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About EarnIn

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Staff Risk Analyst (Fraud) to partner closely with the Chief Risk Officer. This role is the single accountable owner of EarnIn's fraud risk management. You will operate as the company's fraud SME, setting direction, influencing architecture, and driving alignment across Engineering, Product, Compliance, and Fraud Ops.

The scope goes well beyond analysis — you will own the full lifecycle from strategy through implementation and operations, and your impact will be felt across every product and every customer interaction at EarnIn.

This is a remote position offering the opportunity to create meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$210,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Fraud & Identity Strategy

  • Own the full fraud policy lifecycle — spanning identity verification, account opening, deposits, card transactions, and key monetary actions — from signal analysis and risk design through rule implementation, monitoring, iteration, and ongoing optimization
  • Proactively identify emerging fraud vectors and redesign controls before losses materialize
  • Support AML rule design, simulation, and governance in partnership with Financial Crimes Compliance

Cross-Functional Program Leadership

  • Define the long-term fraud strategy that anchors roadmap priorities across Product and Engineering
  • Lead fraud initiatives spanning Engineering, Product, Compliance, Fraud Ops, and external partners including Visa and banking partners
  • Serve as the primary escalation point during fraud incidents and ATO attacks — leading real-time response across teams
  • Drive alignment on risk decisions that balance fraud exposure, customer experience, and regulatory requirements simultaneously

Analytics & Organizational Enablement

  • Build and maintain fraud dashboards enabling real-time monitoring and self-serve analytics
  • Mentor junior analysts and build knowledge transfer programs to scale fraud capability across the organization

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 7+ years in analytics within fintech or consumer products
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD, or equivalent industry experience
  • Demonstrated experience with SQL and have experience with Python or R
  • Experience with external fraud platforms such as Visa Risk Manager, Socure or equivalent
  • Experience with Periscope, Tableau, Databricks, Amplitude, and/or Optimizely is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs without formal authority
  • Proven track record of driving structural improvements in fraud outcomes across multiple domains simultaneously
  • Skilled at using data to identify emerging fraud trends, quantify exposure, and translate analytical findings into actionable policy and control changes
  • Strong understanding of how a credit card program works end-to-end — including transaction lifecycle, authorization and decline flows, dispute and chargeback processes, credit reporting obligations, and the relationship between card networks, issuing banks, and program managers
  • Strong communicator who can translate fraud concepts for non-technical audiences and business requirements into system design decisions
  • Comfortable operating under ambiguity and driving from incident to structured action quickly

At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.

EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.

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Salary: 170k-210k USD

Education

Bachelor degree
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Experience

7 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

About EarnIn

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EarnIn, formerly known as Activehours, is a financial technology company founded in 2013 by Ram Palaniappan. The company's mission is to build a more equitable financial system by providing individuals with access to their earned wages before their scheduled payday. This concept, often referred to as Earned Wage Access (EWA), aims to help people manage their finances, avoid overdraft fees, and reduce reliance on high-cost predatory lending products. EarnIn's core product, 'Cash Out', allows users to withdraw a portion of their earned income as they earn it. The service is community-supported, with users having the option to leave a voluntary 'tip' for the service, rather than facing mandatory fees or interest charges.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, EarnIn has grown significantly since its inception, facilitating billions of dollars in earned wage access for its members. The company emphasizes its commitment to financial wellness by offering additional tools such as 'Balance Shield', which provides low-balance alerts, and 'Tip Yourself', a feature designed to encourage savings. EarnIn's services are available directly to consumers through its mobile application and also as an employee benefit offered through partnerships with employers across various industries. The company has highlighted its role in helping users save on overdraft fees and manage unexpected expenses. While the 'tipping' model has faced some scrutiny and comparisons to payday lending, EarnIn maintains that its approach is designed to offer a more flexible and affordable financial solution. The company has also expanded its offerings to include services like negotiating medical bills for its users. EarnIn has garnered numerous users and positive app reviews, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of financial technology and employee financial wellness.

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Parental leave

Provides paid time off for new parents.

Regular offsites for company and teams

Company and team-specific offsite events.

Monthly wellness stipend

A monthly allowance for wellness-related expenses.

Health/vision/dental benefits

Offers health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

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