Risk Analyst - Seattle on-site only
About the job
- Proficiency in SQL and other data analysis tools to evaluate performance and anomalies
- Analytically oriented with proven experience in analytics; this role is highly quantitative
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects; proactive approach to identifying leverage points for products and experiences
- Product Safety: evaluate patterns and accounts in our ecosystem to ensure that our platform maintains a safe environment for all customers
- Iterative and skeptical: maintain a data-driven approach and be willing to change policies and procedures based on new information
- Data Analysis: utilize SQL and other analysis tools to evaluate performance and anomalies
- Risk Tolerance: operate with speed and ability to cut losses early due to the lack of bureaucracy in an early-stage company
- Startup experience and comfort with high growth environments
- Curiosity and optimism about how the world works and willingness to change it
- First principles thinking
- Experience prioritizing customers and user experience
- Analytical mindset with quantitative focus; ability to ask the right questions and answer them
- Autonomy and initiative; ability to work independently and take ownership
- Self-starter attitude and ability to prioritize work and deliver results on a tight cadence
About the company
Grid offers immediate tax refunds to American taxpayers who have overpaid their taxes. Instead of waiting until the next tax season, clients can receive refunded money right away and use it for things like home upgrades, holidays, or personal expenses. The service works by arranging access to the refunded funds and charging a service fee or a percentage of the refund for this convenience. Grid differentiates itself by focusing on instant access to tax refunds and by helping thousands of people reach their financial goals quickly. The company's goal is to provide fast, easy-to-use tax relief and expand its reach to more taxpayers in need of immediate funds.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$22.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Google Play updated 2026-09-26 suggests active product support and ongoing distribution.
- PayBoost remains live, and users still receive first boosts within two to three weeks.
- Income-protection marketing and $200 advances expand monetization beyond tax timing alone.
What critics are saying
- Google Play showed 3.9 stars and 21.4K reviews on 2026-10-01.
- September 2026 reviews cite unauthorized charges, unreachable support, and failed subscription cancellations.
- TurboTax and other refund-advance products compress Grid's tax-refund niche within months.
What makes Grid unique
- Grid bundles PayBoost, cash advances, credit building, and tax tools in one app.
- PayBoost updated 2026-09-28 shifts federal withholding, boosting paychecks within two pay periods.
- Grid+ charges $10 monthly for advances, card access, and credit-line features.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours