Fraud and Risk Specialist

Lyft - Nashville, TN

Hiring: Fraud and Risk Specialist Company: Lyft Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:43:55 Target Skills & Keywords : SQL About the job Experience: •1-2 years of experience in a fraud or risk monitoring role at a payments company, bank, or online marketplace. •A strong passion for Lyft’s mission and the ride sharing community. •Detective-like mentality; you want to help customers but also maintain strong risk protections. •Demonstrated capacity to spot patterns, solve problems, and identify things that just don’t look right. •Beginner to Intermediate experience in SQL a plus. Required Skills: •Conduct meticulous daily reviews of fraud queues to minimize financial loss and maintain organizational service-level objectives. •Take full ownership of performance outcomes by clarifying objectives and utilizing sound business judgement to formulate proactive solutions. •Serve as a rotating on-call specialist responsible for managing complex internal escalations across multiple communication channels. •Independently analyze and monitor false positive trends to iteratively refine business rules and fraud detection models. •Engage with Analytics, CX, and Trust stakeholders to resolve false positives and ensure a seamless experience for legitimate community members. •Partner with leadership to provide constant feedback, leveraging a trial-and-error approach to strengthen fraud protections and reduce friction. •Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled Qualifications: •BA/BS; degrees in analytical fields such as Computer Science, Statistics, Operations, Business Administration, a plus. Compensation: •401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!