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Fraud Chargeback Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Sr Fraud Analyst

San Jose, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Drive insights related to credit/debit card payments, fraud prevention, authorization optimization, chargebacks, and customer experience. * Build dashboards, reporting solutions, and visualizations ...

Support dispute, chargeback, account takeover, synthetic identity, and payment abuse investigations. B2B Customer Support & Advisory * Act as a fraud subject matter expert for B2B customers and ...

Support dispute, chargeback, account takeover, synthetic identity, and payment abuse investigations. B2B Customer Support & Advisory * Act as a fraud subject matter expert for B2B customers and ...

Head of Fraud Operations

Santa Ana, CA · On-site +1

$139K - $200K/yr

Partner with Disputes Operations on fraud-driven chargebacks and with Trust & Safety on enforcement and offboarding. AML/KYC Operations * Alert operations. Run KYC / CIP review, transaction ...

You'll partner closely with Financial Crimes Compliance, Fraud Risk, Chargebacks, Product, Engineering, Operations, Client Services, and Insights to strengthen our real-time fraud and financial crime ...

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How much do fraud chargeback jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for fraud chargeback in California is $20.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $26.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fraud chargeback?

A Fraud Chargeback job involves reviewing and investigating disputed transactions to determine if they are fraudulent or valid. Professionals in this role analyze transaction data, gather evidence, and communicate with banks or financial institutions to resolve chargeback claims. They also identify fraud patterns and implement measures to prevent future fraudulent activities. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of payment processing are essential for success in this role.

What are the primary responsibilities of a fraud chargeback specialist in a typical workday?

Fraud Chargeback specialists are responsible for reviewing disputed transactions, gathering and evaluating evidence, and making decisions on the legitimacy of chargeback claims. They often communicate with customers, merchants, and internal teams to clarify details and resolve issues efficiently. Daily tasks include analyzing transaction data, preparing comprehensive documentation to support dispute cases, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and network guidelines. This role frequently involves working with specialized case management tools and balancing multiple cases to meet strict deadlines. Successful specialists help protect both the company and its customers from financial loss due to fraudulent activities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fraud chargeback position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fraud Chargeback specialist, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of banking or payment processing regulations, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with chargeback management systems, fraud detection software, and platforms such as Visa Resolve Online or Mastercard Dispute Resolution is valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help you manage complex cases and liaise with multiple stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for accurately investigating claims, minimizing financial losses, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Infographic showing various Fraud Chargeback job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 4% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,503 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Sr Fraud Analyst

ALOIS LLC

San Jose, CA • On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Senior - Payments & Fraud Analytics

Employment: Full-Time

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Industry: Fintech
 

For one of our Fortune client we are hiring for a high-impact Payments & Fraud Analytics role with a fast-paced analytics team focused on optimizing payment performance, reducing fraud losses, and driving data-backed business decisions.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical and technical skills with a consulting mindset and deep exposure to payments and fraud domains.

What You’ll Do
  • Analyze large-scale payment and fraud transaction data to identify trends, anomalies, and business opportunities.
  • Drive insights related to credit/debit card payments, fraud prevention, authorization optimization, chargebacks, and customer experience.
  • Build dashboards, reporting solutions, and visualizations using SQL, Tableau, and related analytics tools.
  • Partner closely with Product, Risk, Operations, and Engineering stakeholders to solve complex business problems.
  • Design deep-dive analyses, experiments, and data-driven strategies to improve payment success rates and reduce fraud exposure.
  • Translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for business and leadership teams.
  • Independently manage analytics initiatives in a client-facing and cross-functional environment.
What We’re Looking For
  • 3–10 years of experience in Payments Analytics, Fraud Analytics, Risk Analytics, or related domains.
  • Ideal experience range: 4–6 years.
  • Strong background in:
    • Credit/debit card payments
    • Payments fraud
    • Card fraud
    • Account takeover (ATO)
    • Fraud/risk analytics
    • Transaction analytics
  • Hands-on expertise in SQL is required; Python experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Tableau or similar BI/reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and operate with a consulting mindset.
  • Prior experience within banking, fintech, payment processors, card networks, or financial services environments is highly preferred.
Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates from organizations such as banks, fintechs, payment processors, card networks, or fraud/risk consulting environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Nice to Have
  • Experience with fraud modeling, experimentation, or A/B testing.
  • Exposure to risk decision engines, fraud tools, or chargeback processes.
  • Experience presenting insights to senior business stakeholders.

If you’re passionate about solving complex payments and fraud challenges using data, analytics, and strategic thinking, we’d love to connect.