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Full-Time

Fraud Analyst

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Mudflap

Mudflap

51-200 employees

Mobile app for fuel savings and discounts

Consumer Software
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$145k - $195kAnnually

+ Equity Awards + Short-term Incentives

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Strong technical knowledge of SQL/Python/Excel
  • 3+ years in Data/Business/Financial Analysis
  • Experience in mobile payments or financial technology strongly preferred
  • Keen attention to detail and diligence in researching root cause of fraud
  • Ability to develop and foster strong cross-functional partnerships
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Action bias and willingness to work in a dynamic environment
  • Resilience to frequent changes
Responsibilities
  • Consolidate and enhance fraud mitigation strategies for Mudflap’s fuel app and fuel card products
  • Partner with the Data Science team to develop appropriate fraud detection models
  • Partner with the Product team in evaluating and onboarding external tools/products that can improve fraud detection
  • Determine KPIs to assess the effectiveness of fraud policies and operational processes
  • Develop and maintain reports to monitor and track the performance of fraud detection strategies
  • Ensure that loss rates align with risk appetite and profitability goals
  • Develop a best-in-class monitoring framework

Mudflap offers a mobile app and fleet card that help independent truck drivers and small fleet owners save money on fuel. The app allows users to access fuel discounts without a credit check and includes features like live support and receipt management. By partnering with truck stops, Mudflap provides significant savings while earning a commission on the discounts offered. The company's goal is to reduce fuel costs for its clients in the transportation and logistics market.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$52.6M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

121%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mudflap's focus on independent truck drivers and small fleet owners taps into a niche market with high demand for cost-saving solutions.
  • The app's features, such as 24/7 live support and amenities locator, enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
  • The company's commission-based revenue model aligns its success with the savings of its users, fostering trust and long-term customer relationships.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, with players like AtoB offering advanced telematics and geolocation features, could overshadow Mudflap's simpler offerings.
  • Reliance on partnerships with truck stops means that any disruption in these relationships could directly impact Mudflap's ability to offer discounts.

What makes Mudflap unique

  • Mudflap's app offers instant fuel savings without the need for credit checks or lengthy applications, unlike many competitors.
  • The company’s partnership model with truck stops allows it to provide significant discounts directly to users, creating a win-win scenario for both truckers and fuel providers.
  • Mudflap's no-fee fleet card for qualified fleets is a unique offering that reduces financial barriers for small fleet owners.

Benefits

A flexible, remote-first company

Competitive salary and benefit options