Senior Analyst, Payment & Fraud

@ Wayfair

Senior Analyst, Payment & Fraud

Location: Boston, MA | Office-Based (Mon–Thurs, Fri-WFH)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $104,000 - $118,000 per year (base varies by experience and location)

The Team & The Role

The Fintech & Loyalty (F&L) organization builds foundational systems, financial products, and fraud detection services to ensure a secure and rewarding payment experience. The team partners with 30+ organizations worldwide, processes over $12B in transactions annually, and works to detect and mitigate fraud.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and analyze KPIs for payments and fraud performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on analytical insights.
• Support management of strategic partnerships with processors and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve authorization rates and reduce costs.
• Explore new partnerships and technologies in payments and fraud.
• Stay updated on industry trends to shape future strategies.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Excel; data visualization skills a plus.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations with imperfect data.
• Proven track record in driving cross-team projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on approach working collaboratively across departments.

About Wayfair

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for home furnishings and décor, committed to reinventing home shopping with industry-leading technology and innovative solutions. Wayfair champions diversity and inclusion, providing an equal opportunity environment for all.

Key skills/competency

• Payments
• Fraud Detection
• Data Analysis
• Excel
• Partnership Management
• KPIs
• Reporting
• Strategy
• Communication
• Data Visualization