Risk and anti-fraud analyst

Team description

Our Risk & Fraud team sits at the heart of keeping SumUp safe for millions of small businesses, spotting suspicious transactions and stopping fraud before it causes real harm. As a Risk and Anti-Fraud Analyst, you'll monitor transactions and merchant activity, follow up on fraud notifications from acquirers, and help protect both our customers and SumUp from financial and reputational loss. You'll get hands on experience with the tools, patterns, and techniques used to catch fraud in a fast moving payments environment, building a skillset that's genuinely in demand and setting you up for a long term career in fraud prevention.

What you'll do:

Monitor transactions and merchant activity to spot and flag suspicious behaviour

Review and action fraud related notifications received from acquirers

Investigate individual cases, applying fraud prevention and detection techniques to decide next steps

Respond to requests for information from internal teams and external partners

Keep up to date with AML, fraud, and industry standards so your decisions reflect current best practice

You'll be great for this role if…

Comfortable using Word, Excel, and basic data manipulation day to day

Some understanding of the payment cycle and different payment methods

Curiosity about anti-fraud work, including how rules and models are used to flag and review cases

Strong attention to detail, with a habit of double checking your own work

Ability to manage time well and stay organised when tasks are time sensitive

Why you should join SumUp:

🌍 You’ll play a key role in a scale-up that in turn is part of a truly global team of 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 4 continents.

🚀 You'll have the opportunity to make an impact irrespective of your job description. You'll have the space to drive your career and take ownership of projects.

💯 You'll get a Referral bonus if your friend is hired successfully.

🌴 You’ll receive 25 days’ paid leave, increasing with tenure, and paid vacation for certain occasions.

🔋 You’d enjoy a paid 1 month Sabbatical vacation after 3 years.

📚 You’ll receive an individual learning budget and can take 10 days educational leave to expand your skillset.

🍎 You’d have monthly digital food vouchers.

⭐️ You’d have monthly budget for a wide choice of benefits and discounts ranging from transport, food, learning and more (re:benefit platform) 🚌🍗💡🎁.

❤️ You'd have access to additional health insurance, life insurance and co-sponsored Multisport card 🎾.

💜 You’d enjoy funded therapy & coaching sessions with licensed psychotherapists.

👶🏼 You’d enjoy a child birth/adoption bonus.

🚌 You’d have access to a free shuttle buses from Joliot-Curie metro station and more.

The role is an office-based one in Sofia, Bulgaria.

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 38 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website , and follow our journey on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok .

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