Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an <a href="http://storage.googleapis.com/etsy-extfiles-prod/2025%20House%20of%20Brands%20One%20Pager.pdf" target="_blank">Etsy Inc. employee</a>, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.Salary Range:$83,000.00 - $107,000.00What’s the role?As a key contributor to our fraud prevention efforts, youll be at the forefront of keeping Etsy a safe and trusted marketplace! Were looking for someone whos passionate about proactively detecting fraud, minimizing losses, conducting in-depth investigations, and diving into data to spot trends. Youll work hand-in-hand with teams across Customer Service, Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Operations, all with the goal of making our defenses even better.This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Manager of Risk Ops. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our <a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/etsy-extfiles-prod/Benefits%20One%20Pagers%20-%20Employer%20Brand/ETSY2023BENEFITSLANDINGPAGE.pdf" target="_blank">competitive benefits</a> that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies <a href="https://careers.etsy.com/how-and-where-we-work" target="_blank">here</a>.What’s this team like at Etsy?Here at Etsy, were dedicated to keeping our marketplace a safe and thriving community for everyone. Our Fraud Enforcement team plays a meaningful role in upholding this integrity by preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud risks that can impact both our incredible buyers and talented sellers. We are part of the broader Trust &amp; Safety umbrella, and our work spans identifying fraudulent activity, enforcing our company policies, and collaborating closely with internal partners to minimize financial losses and ensure positive customer experiences.What does the day-to-day look like?<ul><li>Fraud Reviews &amp; Investigations: Conduct comprehensive reviews and in-depth investigations into complex fraud cases, especially those involving chargebacks and/or account takeovers. This means meticulously analyzing transaction patterns, user behavior, and all sorts of data points to identify and pinpoint fraudulent activity.</li><li>Trend Analysis &amp; Insights: Proactively identify emerging fraud trends, patterns, and vulnerabilities. This involves meticulous data analysis using Looker and SQL, using visualization, dashboard, and querying capabilities to translate insights into actionable recommendations for improving detection strategies and operational processes.</li><li>Measurement &amp; Quality Assurance (QA):Help the development and implementation of robust measurement frameworks and QA processes for both human review teams and automated fraud detection models. The feedback you provide and continuous contributions will be impactful to calibrations making sure everything is super accurate and efficient.</li><li>ML Ops Support: Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to provide operational insights and subject matter expertise for machine learning model development, deployment, and ongoing optimization. Help bridge the gap between operational needs and model performance.</li><li>Product Support for New Launches: Act as a fraud subject matter expert for new product launches and initiatives, assessing potential fraud risks, providing input on design, and supporting the development of appropriate controls.</li><li>Operational Improvements: Constantly be on the lookout for ways for process efficiencies and operational improvements within the fraud prevention lifecycle. This could involve leading or contributing to initiatives that streamline workflows, improve our tools, or simply reduce manual effort.</li><li>Documentation &amp; Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain clear and detailed documentation of fraud patterns, investigation techniques, and effective strategies. Plus, youll share your wisdom and provide training to new specialists and other team members.</li><li>Operational Enablement: Assist in developing and delivering fraud prevention training for internal and external agents. Build and maintain documentation, including workflows and fraud trend insights, to improve team investigations and operational efficiency.</li><li>Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsys discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.</li></ul>Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:<ul><li>3+ years in fraud prevention or risk management, a strong background in e-commerce, payments, or online marketplaces.</li><li>Proven expertise in investigating complex financial fraud cases, including chargebacks and account takeovers.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and excel at interpreting complex data, identifying trends, and drawing meaningful conclusions.</li><li>Hands-on experience using SQL (preferred) and data analytics platforms like Looker and Tableau with a record of building compelling dashboards and uncovering actionable insights.</li><li>Bonus points for understanding machine learning concepts and have experience contributing to model improvement.</li><li>Outstanding communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Proactive, meticulous, and problem-solving approach, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to travel to outsource partner sites to support operations as needed (&lt; 5%) preferred.</li></ul>Additional Information  Whats Next If youre interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if youd like. As we hope youve seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We dont want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what youre all about.   Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.