Lead Risk Investigator, Fraud

Tilt (formerly Empower)

Lead Risk Investigator managing complex fraud investigations at Tilt. Operate as the senior-most authority and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud defenses.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own complex fraud investigations from end to end
Operate as the senior-most investigative authority
Partner with Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Data teams
Represent fraud findings directly to leadership
Act as senior investigative lead during fraud incidents
Drive fraud rule, threshold, and control changes
Use SQL/Databricks for data analysis behind investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in fraud investigations, risk operations, or financial crimes
Deep, practical mastery of fraud typologies across card, ACH, and P2P
Practical working knowledge of consumer protection regulation (FCRA, Reg Z, Reg E)
Track record of taking a fraud investigation to a rule, control, or process change
Comfort working in data (SQL or similar)
Experience with fraud tooling such as Alloy, Socure, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Virtual-first teamwork: WFH office reimbursement
Competitive pay: competitive compensation packages and generous equity
Complete support: flexible health plans at every premium level
Visibility is yours: direct exposure to our leadership team
Paid global onsites: gatherings twice yearly
Impact is recognized: growth opportunities follow contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fraud InvestigationsSQLData AnalysisFraud TypologiesRisk OperationsFinancial CrimesRule ChangesControl ChangesProcess ChangesData Comfort

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication