Fraud Investigations Analyst
Robinhood
About the Role
The Fraud Investigations team protects customers and the platform by reviewing suspicious activity, confirming events, and taking action to reduce risk. As a Fraud Investigation Analyst, you will review fraud alerts, analyze transactional and behavioral signals, and document outcomes in line with internal policy and regulatory requirements. You will also route higher-risk cases to the right partners and help limit customer impact through timely, accurate investigations. This role is based in our Denver, CO and Westlake, TX office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
Shifts Available:
- Denver: Hourly shift: 10:30am-7pm (local time)
- Westlake: Hourly shift: 6am-2:30pm (local time)
Key Responsibilities
- Review and investigate fraud alerts to assess potential fraudulent activity using common fraud patterns and investigation steps.
- Analyze transactional and behavioral data to make risk-based decisions and complete clear, well-supported case documentation.
- Manage daily alert and case volume to meet quality and service-level targets.
- Partner with product, engineering, legal, compliance, vendor partners, and financial crime teams to gather information and escalate cases.
- Identify recurring fraud trends and suggest specific process improvements based on investigation outcomes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 0–2 years of experience in fraud investigations or related financial crime, risk, compliance, or operations work.
- Exposure to account takeovers, identity theft, or money movement fraud.
- Clear written documentation skills and the ability to explain decisions using evidence from account activity.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with multiple data points (transactions, device signals, behavioral indicators).
- Ability to prioritize work, manage queue volume, and meet defined quality and productivity goals.
- Strong collaboration skills when working with partner teams to resolve cases and reduce customer impact.
Bonus Points
- CFE, CAMS, CFCS, or similar certification.
- Series 7 and 63 licenses.
What We Offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- Top-tier benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund for eligible US employees.
- Access to AI tools and continuous AI skill-building.
- Lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
Base pay for this role is eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits. The expected base pay range for this role is $23—$27 USD.