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Fraud Investigations Analyst

Gusto · Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, NY - Hybrid; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid

Employment

Full-time

Workplace

Hybrid

About the role

Gusto is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigations Analyst to independently conduct complex end-to-end fraud investigations involving account takeover, business email compromise, identity theft, and payment fraud. In this role, you will analyze transactional behavior and open-source intelligence using AI-enabled tools to identify root causes and assess risk. The position is available as a hybrid role based in Denver, New York, or San Francisco.

Key requirements

  • 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
  • Sound investigative judgment with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously, make risk-based recommendations under pressure, and communicate findings with empathy and clarity
  • 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

Who should apply

An experienced fraud investigator with a background in fintech or financial institutions who thrives in ambiguity and leverages AI tools in daily workflows.

Key skills

Fraud InvestigationsFraud DetectionAccount TakeoverBusiness Email CompromiseIdentity TheftPayment FraudSocial EngineeringInvestigative WritingRisk AssessmentAI-Enabled Tools

Application guidance

Candidates apply on the employer's official site.