Senior Analyst Fraud Strategy
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate score highlighting the analytical significance in protecting the financial integrity of customers through fraud management, but with challenges typically seen in high-stress roles.
- Crucial role in developing fraud strategies at a fintech company
- Opportunity to impact customer financial safety
- Requires a solid technical background in SQL and risk analysis
- Stressful responsibilities typical of fraud management roles
Pros
- Key role in fraud prevention strategies and decision-making
- Ability to work cross-functionally with tech and finance teams
- Opportunity to utilize and expand analytical skills in SQL and BI tools
Cons
- Potential for stress due to risk management responsibilities
- Requires a robust understanding of credit risk and fraud
- Experience and familiarity with specific tools is expected
Who it's for
Intermediate • On-site
Good fit
- Business analysts focused on fraud prevention
- Data professionals enthusiastic about risk analysis
- Individuals looking for impactful work in the fintech industry
Not recommended for
- New professionals or students with limited hands-on experience
- Candidates who prefer less demanding work environments
- Individuals without technical skills for data analysis
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Location
Neo Gulf Canada Square
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Credit Risk
Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians
At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.
#1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail
LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
Team of 700+ people
1M+ customers
10K+ retail partners
The Role
As a Senior Analyst, Fraud Strategy, you will be the critical link between our business objectives and our technical execution, ensuring that we support Neo's growth within the established risk appetite. You will dive deep into the data that powers our lending decisions, working to optimize our risk strategies and systems, creating insights and looking for opportunities to solidly expand our portfolio. This role is perfect for a data-driven problem-solver who thrives on translating complex business needs into actionable insights and technical requirements that protect both our customers and the company.
What you'll be doing:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Science, Engineering, Product, Fraud Operations, and other Credit Risk functions, to deliver on fraud initiatives.
Translate business requirements into clear, concise technical specifications and user stories for our technical teams.
Perform in-depth data analysis using SQL to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to fraud performance and risk.
Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, business requirements documents, and system diagrams.
Support the development, testing, and implementation of new fraud strategies, models, and rules.
Monitor and report on key risk metrics through dashboards, helping the team understand performance and identify areas for improvement.
Who we are looking for:
2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally focused on fraud prevention within the financial services or fintech sector.
Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, manipulation, and analysis is a must (Python knowledge is a plus) .
Proven experience working with BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, PowerBI).
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A strong understanding of credit risk concepts and methodologies is a significant asset.
Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
Working at Neo:
The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building intuitive products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.
We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and continuous support. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices. As we evolve rapidly, we’re looking for change-makers who thrive on challenge—people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.
All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success.
Apply with us:
We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.
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