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Junior Antifraud Analyst

Remote, Worldwide·Added 1 month ago

Plata Card

27 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Plata Card doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • University degree

    “A mathematical or technical degree from a leading university such as MSU, MIPT, HSE, MSTU, MEPhI, or NES” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Relocation support to one of our hubs - Serbia, Mexico - with assistance for the employee and their family
  • Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
  • Healthcare Coverage
  • Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
  • Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
  • Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of mathematical statistics and probability theory
  • Strong analytical and systematic thinking, with attention to detail and the ability to translate insights into actionable solutions
  • Strong SQL skills for data analysis and Python skills for automation or modeling
  • Ability to effectively leverage AI tools in day-to-day analytical work
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • B1 or higher English level for effective communication within an international team

Nice to have

Your bonus skills:

  • Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques or models, particularly in analytical or fraud-related use cases
  • Understanding of payment processes, transaction flows, and common fraud typologies
  • A mathematical or technical degree from a leading university such as MSU, MIPT, HSE, MSTU, MEPhI, or NES

The role

We are looking for a proactive Junior Antifraud Analyst to strengthen our Fraud Prevention team. This is a role focused on using and developing antifraud rules, analyzing fraud cases, and collaborating closely with agents to improve fraud detection and operational efficiency.

If you have strong analytical thinking, hands-on analyst experience, and want to directly influence risk management and system logic, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on fraud prevention at scale.

What you'll do

  • Your main responsibility will be to test and improve antifraud rules for existing products and new fraud scenarios related to products launching in 2026, balancing security and customer experience
  • Optimize, and document antifraud rules across multiple channels (card, transfers, tokenization, etc.)
  • Improve cost efficiency and controls for operational antifraud tools
  • Collaborate with agents to investigate alerts, verify rule logic, and adjust thresholds
  • Analyze confirmed fraud cases and identify new patterns or emerging risks
  • Conduct back-testing and assess the efficiency of existing rules
  • Propose and implement new approaches for fraud detection automation
  • Monitor fraud metrics, build queries, and create dashboards to track performance

About Plata Card

Plata Card is a Mexican fintech company that provides digital payment and credit solutions, primarily through a mobile app and a physical card. The company focuses on financial inclusion, offering credit products to underserved segments in Mexico. It operates with a technology-driven approach, building its own software and data infrastructure to manage risk, customer support, and product development.

In Spain, Plata Card has established a significant technology and operations hub in Madrid, where it hires for roles in engineering, data, risk, and IT support. The company's culture emphasizes automation, data-driven decision-making, and agile development. For international professionals, the Madrid office offers opportunities to work in a fast-growing fintech with a Latin American focus, often requiring Spanish language skills but also valuing diverse technical expertise.

Founded
2018
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Mexico City, Mexico
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Plata Card's Madrid office is a key technology hub, offering roles in engineering, data, and IT, which may provide opportunities for international professionals to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.
  • The company focuses on financial inclusion, which can be appealing for professionals interested in impactful fintech work.
  • Many roles require proficiency in Spanish, but some technical positions may be open to English speakers, depending on the team.
  • The company uses modern tech stacks like Golang and cloud-based data warehousing, offering exposure to current technologies.
  • As a growing fintech, there may be opportunities for career advancement and taking on significant responsibilities early on.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
  • Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
  • Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
  • Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
  • High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances
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