Acceptance & Fraud Associate - 6 month Contract

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Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in fraud detection, acceptance operations, or risk analysis, preferably in fintech or financial services., Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, for effective communication., Strong analytical skills to interpret large data volumes and detect anomalies., Familiarity with payment ecosystems and fraud risk indicators..

Key responsibilities:

  • Monitor transaction behavior to detect fraud patterns and ensure platform security.
  • Investigate potential fraud cases and escalate risks based on established thresholds.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve acceptance and authorization rates.
  • Generate reports on fraud trends and acceptance performance to support strategic decision-making.

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Clara Fintech: Finance + Technology Scaleup https://www.clara.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay, and our highly-rated software platform; already being used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region.

Clara is backed by top investors and strategics including Accial Capital, Canary, Citi Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, ICONIQ Growth, Kaszek, Monashees, and Notable Capital, as well as prominent angel investors.

This is a 6-month temporary position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Risk & Operations team as an Acceptance & Fraud Associate. This role is critical to ensuring the security and integrity of our platform by monitoring transaction behavior, detecting fraud patterns, and supporting acceptance strategy across our payment ecosystem.

Key Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience in fraud detection, acceptance operations, risk analysis, or a similar role, preferably in fintech, payments, or financial services
    Proficiency in English (written and verbal)—most documentation and internal communication are in English
    Proven experience investigating fraudulent transactions and identifying suspicious patterns using data tools
  • Familiarity with payment ecosystems, card network rules, chargeback flows, and fraud risk indicators
  • Solid analytical skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of data to detect anomalies and potential threats
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and escalate risks appropriately
  • High attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving
    Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and making decisions with imperfect information
    Based in Brazil, Mexico, or Colombia (preferred)
  • Experience with SQL, Looker, or any fraud/monitoring platforms is a plus

What You’ll Do:

Fraud Monitoring & Investigation

  • Analyze transaction flows and user behaviors to detect unusual patterns

  • Investigate potential fraud cases and escalate risk events based on internal thresholds and external indicators
  • Monitor fraud KPIs and trigger alerts or block rules when necessary`

Acceptance Monitoring & Optimization

  • Identify patterns in failed transactions, false declines, and conversion issues
  • Work closely with payment, product, and tech teams to propose improvements in acceptance and authorization rates

Data-Driven Risk Management

  • Use internal dashboards and tools to report insights on fraud trends and acceptance performance
  • Generate recurring and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making and strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Liaise with Compliance, Customer Experience, and Product teams to align on incident handling and customer impact
  • Support the implementation of controls and fraud rules that balance growth and risk

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Suggest process enhancements based on findings from investigations
  • Contribute to documentation of fraud typologies and operational playbooks

This is a 6-month temporary position

If you’re passionate about fraud prevention and want to make an impact in a short but meaningful assignment, we’d love to hear from you.

The way we do things is as important as what we do. That is why we operate on a set of carefully-identified values. They are what we expect from ourselves and each other in our day-to-day.
 
We value
Clarity - Open and direct communication
Simplicity - Pare things down to the essential
Ownership - We're all owners and act like it
Pride - Make quality products we're proud of
Always Be Changing (ABC) - Continuous self-improvement
Inclusivity - Every voice counts; we value each other for our shared mission and contributions
 
We are
* Shaping business finances in Latin America
* Driven by our 6 core values
* Proud of our inclusive and caring culture
* Certified as Top LinkedIn Startup
 
What We offer 
* Competitive salary & a robust stock ownership plan
* 100% flexible work model
* A set of benefits that are adaptable to your needs & way of life
* Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment
* A chance to shape B2B payments in Latin America and increase the region’s economic competitiveness

Required profile

Experience

Industry :
Fintech: Finance + Technology
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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