Data Scientist, Dispute Risk

Responsibilities

The role involves analyzing fraud and loss trends while investigating specific dispute cases to improve risk processes and decision accuracy. You will also develop reporting dashboards and implement automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in fraud, risk, or investigations, along with strong proficiency in SQL and Google Sheets. A bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous discipline is preferred, as is experience with Python and payment processing fundamentals.

Skills

• SQL
• Python
• Google Sheets
• Fraud analysis
• Risk management
• Data analysis
• Investigation
• Automation
• Reporting
• Dashboarding
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Documentation
• Payment processing
• Compliance
• AI-assisted tools

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Financial benefits
• Wellbeing benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning reimbursement
• Wellness stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Backup child, elder, and pet care
• Equity

About this role

About the role
We’re hiring a data-driven Risk Analyst with strong analytical skills and an investigative mindset. You’ll help reduce fraud losses, improve risk processes, and protect a positive member experience. Alongside your core analytics work, you will also be investigating selected fraud and dispute cases-bringing together case evidence, transaction and account data, and risk signals to support clear, well-documented outcomes.
You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, Data Analytics, Operational and member Experience partners. The role is a good fit for someone who can move between portfolio-level questions and detailed case review, conduct ground level investigation and data queries , communicate what the evidence supports, and turn findings into better risk decisions and processes.
In this role, you can expect to
Analyze fraud and loss trends (25%) - Explore data proactively and in response to loss events to identify drivers, quantify opportunities, and recommend ways to reduce losses while minimizing member friction.
Investigate fraud and dispute cases (30%) - Review assigned cases from intake through resolution or escalation. Bring together relevant member statements, transaction and account history, merchant evidence where applicable, and risk signals. Assess evidence quality and consistency; document what is supported, what remains uncertain, and the recommended next step in accordance with established policies and decision authority. Understand agent SOPs and get familiar with using agent tools with the goal to improve AHT and decision accuracy.
Improve processes and automation (20%) - Identify and apply AI and automation opportunities across dispute and fraud workflows to reduce repetitive manual work, improve consistency, and accelerate analysis. Partner with relevant teams to test solutions, validate outputs, and ensure appropriate human review and controls before implementation.
Build reporting and monitor performance (10%) - Develop and maintain actionable dashboards and reports that track risk performance against loss and member-experience metrics.
Collaborate on ad hoc needs (15%) - Partner with internal stakeholders to answer time-sensitive questions and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
To thrive in this role, you have
2+ years of analytical experience, preferably in financial services or fintech.
2+ years of experience in Fraud, Compliance, Risk, Investigations, or a related field; relevant case-review or dispute experience is a plus.
Excellent SQL and advanced google sheets skills; experience with Python is preferred.
Familiarity with payment processing fundamentals and an interest in fraud typologies, risk trends, or risk strategy.
Strong critical thinking and attention to detail; you can synthesize information across multiple sources and explain how it supports a conclusion.
Clear written communication and sound documentation habits, especially when handling sensitive, member-impacting cases.
Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage analytical work and assigned investigations in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient using AI-assisted tools and automation to improve productivity, while validating outputs and protecting sensitive information.
A growth mindset, willingness to learn new tools and processes, and a passion for Chime’s mission.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitatively rigorous discipline such as engineering, statistics, mathematics, or economics is preferred.
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Below is the base salary offered for this role and level of experience. Full-time employees may also be eligible for bonus(es), competitive equity, and benefits. For commissioned roles, the base salary listed in this job description does not include incentive/variable pay. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
Wage Notice
$109,000—$150,000 USD
A little about us
At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.
We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.
We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.
We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.
Because if we don't—who will?
*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.
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About Chime Financial, Inc

Financial Services · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in San Francisco, CA · founded 2012