Director, Risk Strategy & Analytics

About the Team

At GOAT Group, our Fraud team is essential in maintaining trust between our buyers and sellers. Tasked with everything from auditing purchases to verifying credit card information, you will be part of a group dedicated to protecting our customers as well as the integrity of our platforms. In this vital role, you will use best-in-class technology alongside our own proprietary analytical models to ensure superior fraud prevention.

The candidate for the Director, Risk Strategy and Analytics position will be based in PST or able to fully work in PST.

In this role you will:

• Lead risk strategy initiatives to scale our rapidly grown business and drive operational greatness
• Work alongside functional leaders across product, engineering, business intelligence, retail, operations, finance, legal, Human Resources to help drive fraud and risk priorities forward
• Serve as the lead on cross-functional initiatives, with a focus on fraud project management and execution from beginning to end
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing fraud operational costs, and balance all related budgetary expenses in a cost-efficient manner
• Take a proactive and entrepreneurial approach to executing job responsibilities, prioritizing urgent and important work
• Display willing to contribute to all aspects of the business
• Provide valuable analytical and qualitative insights on fraud and risk

We are looking for:

• 8-10 years of experience in e-commerce fraud and payments environment
• Strong industry knowledge with a deep understanding of current fraud prevention tools and functionality
• Working knowledge of SQL and some programming language required
• Working knowledge of Customer Service and valuing the customer experience
• Strong attention to detail with consistent accuracy
• The ability to follow stringent processes and regulations
• Must have the ability to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-starter and comfortable taking initiative while quickly grasping concepts, processes and ideas
• Must be highly organized
• Ability to think analytically and make accurate decisions
• Must be able to work within a team environment and be a team player
• Strong proficiency working with web browsers and web based tools

Hiring Range & Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $141,600 - $177,000 USD, plus benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options). To determine starting pay within the hiring range, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, role/level, a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. You may reach out to a recruiter for additional information.

About GOAT Group

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic.