Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
About the role
Gusto is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst to join our Fraud Investigations team. In this role, you will independently conduct the most complex end-to-end fraud investigations involving account takeover, business email compromise, identity theft, payment fraud, and other emerging fraud typologies. Using a combination of investigative expertise, open-source intelligence, internal data, and AI-enabled tools, you will identify root causes, assess risk, and document investigative findings. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of fraud investigations, fraud detection, or similarly complex investigative work within a financial institution, FinTech, payment processor, or regulated environment
- Strong investigative writing and analytical skills with the ability to document complex fact patterns, develop defensible narratives, and assess risk across ambiguous scenarios
- Experience across fraud typologies including account takeover, business email compromise, identity theft, payment fraud, and social engineering
- Experience using AI-enabled tools in day-to-day investigative workflows and the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with investigative standards
- Experience mentoring or providing structured feedback to junior investigators
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), CAMS, or other relevant financial crime certifications are a plus
More about this role
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy .
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
Gusto is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst to join our Fraud Investigations team. In this role, you will independently conduct the most complex end-to-end fraud investigations involving account takeover, business email compromise, identity theft, payment fraud, and other emerging...
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