# Manager, Fraud Intelligence

**Company:** [Airbnb](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/airbnb)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $150k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, Tableau, fraud intelligence, risk analytics, account takeover, behavioral analysis, cyber risk frameworks, digital forensics, cissp, chfi, ceh, giac, cfe, security+
**Posted:** 2026-07-17

> Lead a team in proactive fraud intelligence and threat mitigation for Airbnb's platform. Analyze trends with SQL/Python, develop upstream controls and policies, collaborate cross-functionally with data, product, legal and policy teams, and present to executives. Requires 8+ years leadership in fraud/risk with deep knowledge of ATO, scams and behavioral analysis.

## Job Description

## Proactive Threat Mitigation
- Lead and mentor a specialized team to analyze large-scale fraud signals, translating complex data into platform-level controls, rules, and policies to stop bad actors upstream.

## Strategic Analysis
- Analyze fraud trends and patterns using SQL and Python, utilizing tools to visualize findings and drive data-informed decision-making.

## Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with data, product, trust & safety, legal, and policy teams to design and implement new fraud countermeasures and automated defenses.

## Executive Reporting
- Develop and present clear investigative reports and fraud intelligence summaries to leadership and cross-functional partners using Slides and data visualization tools.

## Incident Command
- Respond to critical incidents, ensuring platform integrity and community safety during high-severity events or emerging threat spikes.

## Systemic Improvement
- Identify automation opportunities to streamline detection processes and reduce manual operational lift.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of leadership 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.
- Deep understanding of Account Takeover (ATO), Scams, behavioral analysis, and the development of risk controls.
- Proven ability to produce clear, structured investigative writing and guide others in narrative and reporting standards for executive audiences.
- Working knowledge of cyber risk frameworks, digital forensics, and platform security; certifications such as CISSP, CHFI, CEH, GIAC, CFE, or Security+ are preferred.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, fostering clarity, accountability, and resilience in high-stakes environments.
- Experience collaborating with international and cross-functional partners to drive policy, process, and technology improvements.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Certifications: CISSP, CHFI, CEH, GIAC, CFE, or Security+.

## Compensation
- Base pay range: $150,000–$185,000 USD.
- This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

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