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Fraud Optimization Specialist

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 10 months ago

This job was published 10 months ago

SeQura

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SeQura doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We have a strong and sustainable foundation, where we provide a secure and reliable workplace. You have the freedom and trust to make the best contribution possible.

One of our most valued strengths by our employees is our fellowship and supportive culture, which fosters a sense of belonging by working closely with our values. With us, you will have challenging projects to work on and push your skills and knowledge.

In addition, we are very proud of the unique office we have, which offers a comfortable and inspiring environment to work in with everything you need.

23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year.
Professional development workshops or seminars.
Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee.
Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and Adeslas.
Urban mobility by using your own bike with Kleta.
Free access to healthy, organic, and sustainable fruits and snacks.

Moreover, we offer a Wellness Program that embraces a holistic approach by covering 6 areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, and environmental consciousness). Each area will include various activities, and you'll be able to choose from 34 different activities that best meet your needs to configure a plan that best works for you.

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience working with fraud detection technologies within fintech, payments, BNPL, or e-commerce, from rule creation to performance optimization.
Proficiency in SQL and data visualization skills (Metabase, Looker, Tableau, Power BI, etc.), with ability to build dashboards, automate monitoring, and interpret large data sets.
A proven track record of delivering fraud risk assessments, gap remediation, and fraud prevention strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, across product, operations, and compliance.

Languages

We kindly ask that you submit your CV in English, as it is the official language of our community.

The role

We're looking for a Fraud Optimization Specialist to strengthen the performance of our detection systems. You will analyze fraud patterns, enhance controls, guide new product launches, and partner with Product, Data, and Operations to design scalable, tech-enabled solutions.

This is a hands-on, impact-oriented role for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, risk strategy, and cross-functional execution. Your insights will help us reduce losses, accelerate safe growth, and continuously upgrade our fraud ecosystem.

What you'll do

Identify opportunities to reduce fraud losses on different streams and improve overall profitability, leveraging advanced risk rules and Machine Learning scores.
Assess fraud risks for new features, launches, and markets, advising Product and Operations, identify control gaps, and define remediation plans.
Develop and maintain executive dashboards (Metabase/Tableau) to track fraud performance, financial exposure, and other metrics; provide concise fraud insights, trends, and recommendations to leadership.
Support and implement end-to-end fraud prevention strategies—design controls, execute rollouts, measure impact, and iterate for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders like Product, Engineering, Data Science to propose innovative and preventive fraud controls, translating complex fraud risk scenarios into scalable, tech-driven solutions.

About SeQura

SeQura is a Barcelona-based fintech company that provides flexible, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) payment solutions for online and in-store retailers. Founded in 2013, the company has grown to become a significant player in the European fintech space, processing millions of transactions and partnering with thousands of merchants across Spain, Italy, and Latin America. SeQura's platform allows consumers to split purchases into interest-free installments, while offering merchants tools to increase conversion and manage risk.

SeQura is headquartered in Barcelona, where its main operations and product development teams are based. The company has expanded its presence to other European markets, including Italy and Portugal, and continues to grow its team in Spain. SeQura's work culture is characterized by a data-driven, collaborative environment, with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology. For international professionals, SeQura offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-growing fintech in one of Europe's most attractive tech hubs, with a diverse and multicultural team.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2013
Employees: 250–500
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: sequra.com

Good to know if you are moving

SeQura is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European tech hub with a high quality of life and a large international community.
The company has a multicultural team and operates in several European and Latin American markets, offering opportunities for international collaboration.
SeQura is a fast-growing fintech, providing a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
The company offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility between office and remote work.
SeQura is a well-funded company, having raised significant capital to support its expansion.

In their own words

About the company & team

seQura provides innovative, flexible and easy-to-use payment technologies that help merchants acquire, convert and retain more customers.
We make a difference sales performance by tailoring our solutions to different sectors, to address their unique pain points and deliver superior results in Retail, Education, Eyewear, Repairs and Travel.

We also empower smart shopping to consumers who seek more value, convenience, and flexibility in their shopping, with new payment experiences that allow them to save, access interest-free credit, or pay in small, comfortable installments of up to 24 months.

Born in Barcelona, seQura is a privately-owned fintech, currently expanding throughout southern Europe and Latin America, growing above 50% CAGR and approaching 100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue.
Over 5000 businesses, almost 2 million shoppers, and almost 400 employees continue to rate us as one of the most loved and trusted fintechs out there, with an NPS of 87%, a Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5, and a Glassdoor rating of 4.7/5.

Additional information

We promote equal opportunity to all, regardless of age, color, gender identity, medical condition, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We have an inclusive environment, and respect is above all.

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