Full-Time

Fraud Analyst

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Mudflap

Mudflap

51-200 employees

Mobile app for fuel savings and discounts

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$145k - $195kAnnually

+ Equity Awards + Short-term Incentives

Mid

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Oakland, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Palo Alto, CA or Austin, TX for at least two days a week.

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Financial analysis
Data 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 discounts at truck stops without a credit check and includes features like live support and receipt management. Unlike competitors, Mudflap partners directly with truck stops to provide savings, earning a commission only when users save money. The company's goal is to reduce fuel costs for its clients while driving more business to the truck stops in its network.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$48.6M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

107%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration of telematics can enhance Mudflap's app with fuel purchasing insights.
  • Pooling resources trend allows Mudflap to expand its network and offer competitive pricing.
  • Growing market for fuel card users presents new customer segments for Mudflap.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from AtoB with telematics features could attract Mudflap's customers.
  • Pooling resources by smaller companies may reduce Mudflap's competitive advantage.
  • Real-time payment models by competitors could challenge Mudflap's payment processing efficiency.

What makes Mudflap unique

  • Mudflap offers a unique fuel savings app without credit checks or lengthy applications.
  • The company partners with truck stops to provide significant fuel discounts to users.
  • Mudflap's business model aligns its profits with customer savings, enhancing user trust.

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Benefits

A flexible, remote-first company

Competitive salary and benefit options