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Fraud Analyst

Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$80,000-$100,000
Posted
2026-08-03

Job description

What You’ll Do:

Lead complex and high-risk fraud investigations end-to-end, including coordinated fraud rings, synthetic identities, and sophisticated account takeover schemes
Conduct fraud risk assessments to identify and mitigate emerging fraud vectors across products, services, and customer segments, and present findings
Collaborate with risk, compliance, legal, and customer support to resolve escalations and ensure a consistent, well-documented investigative standard across the team
Communicate directly with customers on complex fraud and account security matters, including verification requests and dispute resolution
Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, case outcomes, and fraud loss reporting in line with internal recordkeeping standards
Monitor emerging fraud trends (e.g., AI-generated identity fraud, social engineering, SIM-swapping) and proactively recommend process or detection improvements
Operate with significant autonomy in managing a caseload of the firm’s most complex and highest-risk investigations.
Who You Are:

3-5 years of experience in fraud analysis, fraud operations, or transaction monitoring, ideally within a broker-dealer, fintech, or financial services environment
Proven track record leading complex fraud investigations
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify suspicious patterns across large datasets, conduct detailed investigations, and make sound judgment calls based on incomplete information
Experience working with fraud detection tooling (e.g., device fingerprinting, behavioral analytics, case management platforms)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and (when needed) external parties or law enforcement
Collaborative and team-oriented approach, capable of influencing cross-functionally with risk, compliance, product, and engineering teams
Willingness to obtain Series 3, 7 & 63 (or 66) licenses if not already held — tastytrade will sponsor and support the licensing process
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification is a plus
Company Perks + Benefits:   

Performance Bonuses   
Stock Purchase Options   
Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits 
401k Plan  
20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)   
10 Paid Sick Days   
Gym Membership Reimbursement   
Commuter Benefits   
Pet Insurance   
Wellness & Mental Health Programs   
Charitable Donation Matching   
Two Paid Volunteer Days Off   
Daily catered lunch when in the office   
Full kitchen with snacks and beverages   
In-building gym   
Shuttle to/from Metra   

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