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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Security @ 4
Python @ 4
SQL @ 4
Tableau @ 4
Data Science @ 4
Leadership @ 4
Fraud @ 4
Reporting @ 4
Data Visualization @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
Join Fraud and Safety Operations — a dedicated, high-trust team at the heart of Airbnb's mission to protect our Hosts, Guests, and the integrity of our global marketplace. This team works at the intersection of fraud intelligence, data analytics, and platform protection, collaborating closely with Data Science, Product, Global Operations, Safety, Legal, and Community Policy teams. You'll partner cross-functionally to safeguard Airbnb's community against ever-evolving threats.
Responsibilities
- Drive proactive fraud identification and mitigation across the platform as a senior individual contributor and domain expert.
- Translate large-scale and complex fraud signals into platform-level controls, rules, and policies to stop bad actors upstream.
- Analyze fraud trends and patterns using SQL and Python; visualize findings to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Collaborate and manage relationships with data, product, trust & safety, legal, policy teams, and external vendors to design and implement fraud countermeasures and automated defenses.
- Develop and present investigative reports and fraud intelligence summaries to leadership and cross-functional partners using Slides and data visualization tools.
- Identify automation opportunities to streamline detection processes and reduce manual operational lift; prototype tooling and define data requirements for holistic detection systems.
- Mentor and guide analysts and strategists to improve individual capabilities and overall program effectiveness.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in fraud intelligence, risk analytics, or related fields (e.g., financial crime, marketplace fraud, platform abuse).
- Demonstrated expertise connecting trend-level insights to broader fraud patterns and systemic risk.
- Advanced proficiency with SQL and Python for analysis.
- Experience building dashboards and visualizations in Tableau and using data visualization tools and Slides for executive reporting.
- Deep understanding of Account Takeover (ATO), scams, behavioral analysis, and development of risk controls.
- Proven ability to produce clear, structured investigative writing and present findings to senior leadership.
- Working knowledge of cyber risk frameworks, digital forensics, and platform security. Preferred certifications include CISSP, CHFI, CEH, GIAC, CFE, or Security+.
- Track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes without formal authority.
- Experience collaborating with international and cross-functional partners to drive policy, process, and technology improvements.
Your Location
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with your manager. You must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.
How We'll Take Care of You
- The actual base pay depends on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The role may be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range
$125,000—$145,000 USD
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible and providing a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] with your name, the role, and the accommodation needed.