Senior Risk & Fraud Prevention Analyst Berlin, Germany · Office-first · Permanent, full-time Team description Global Fraud Prevention protects SumUp's banking products, from issued cards to cash in and cash out flows, keeping millions of merchants and consumers safe from financial crime. This role plays a key part in building stronger fraud observability and smarter decisioning for fast growing card issuing and banking volumes across the globe. Complex fraud data gets turned into practical controls here, working closely with fraud operations, data science, product, and engineering teams, as well as card payment networks, to stay ahead of evolving fraud patterns and comply with regulatory requirements in 38 active Sumup markets. What you'll do - Configure and refine decision engine rules to catch fraud early without adding unnecessary friction for genuine customers - Investigate fraud anomalies and turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations for fraud operations and engineering teams - Partner with data science and engineering teams to improve risk logic and explore new data sources and automation opportunities - Translate PSD2, the upcoming PSD3, card scheme and other regulatory requirements into practical, workable controls - Share regular fraud performance updates with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and leadership You'll be great for this role if - Advanced SQL skills for querying and manipulating large datasets - Experience configuring fraud decision engines or systems based on rules - Strong grounding in applied statistics and modelling, including A/B testing, classification, and regression - Proactive in shaping structure and processes within a fast changing, ambiguous environment - Knowledge of EU banking fraud schemes, card network rules, and PSD2 - Fluency in English, spoken and written Why you should join SumUp - 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup - 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced - 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success - 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education - 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions - 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days - 🍽Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches - 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service - 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team About SumUp Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 39 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 4,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

Senior Risk & Fraud Prevention Analyst

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