Fraud Analyst Jobs in California
Fraud Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, banking, insurance, and technology sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level investigators through senior and lead analysts. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where institutions like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and PayPal maintain large California operations. The most in-demand specialties are payments fraud, identity verification, and financial crimes compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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One out of every two small businesses fails within their first five years, most often due to running out of cash. QuickBooks Capital is on a mission to make a dent in that statistic, by providing small businesses access to the capital they need when they need it, leveraging the data inside QuickBooks for faster and better decisioning. This way, our customers never again have to worry about not making payroll or saying no to a business opportunity. That’s how we power prosperity.
QuickBooks Capital is a nimble and high-priority business unit within Intuit that is looking to reinvent small business borrowing. We are the fastest growing SMB lending business in the market. We are looking for top talent and team members that love new challenges, cracking tough problems and working cross-functionally. If you are looking to join a fast-paced, innovative and incredibly fun team, then we encourage you to apply.
As a key leader of the Credit Risk Management team for Intuit’s business credit card product, this individual will be responsible for developing, optimizing and managing strategies for credit card underwriting, risk-based pricing, portfolio management, debt collections and loss forecasting. They will provide a strategic vision for growing product adoption by leveraging test and learn agendas, life time valuations based decisioning and risk prediction models. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining the credit policy for all stages of the product life cycle, and will be accountable for program performance.
They will lead a team of analysts to set analytical agendas by identifying business priorities, framing key risk questions, and translating them into clear analysis roadmaps for the team. They will identify business problems that require modeling solutions and collaborate heavily with the Data Science team in the development and deployment of risk and performance prediction models. They will be an active proponent of leveraging AI and automation in developing analytical insights, updating models and deploying strategy changes.
This individual will effectively partner with multiple cross-functional teams to implement and monitor strategy changes across the card lifecycle. They will partner heavily with the marketing team to identify prospects from Intuit’s vast customer base and drive customer acquisition efforts. This is a high visibility leadership role that presents an excellent opportunity to grow an analytical team through hiring, mentoring and developing talent.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and manage credit risk management strategies across customer targeting, underwriting, portfolio management, collections and drive overall card profitability
- Leverage cashflow analyses and other business data of Intuit’s Quick Books customers to enhance underwriting and overall risk management
- Develop A/B tests to help understand credit risk/return tradeoffs using hypothesis testing frameworks
- Develop monitoring frameworks and reporting on key performance indicators
- Establish performance expectations and maintain accountability for variance with actuals
- Partner with the Data Sciences team to develop and maintain models that predict multiple customer behaviors including default risk, utilization and profitability
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, Operations, Capital Markets and other functions to implement and monitor credit strategy changes
- Proactively contribute innovative concepts for the creation of new financing products at Intuit
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of experience in credit risk analytics and risk management, with some people management experience
Familiarity with risk scoring and modeling techniques including regression modeling, multivariate analyses and machine learning
Familiarity with credit data such as bureau attributes and risk scores, cash flow attributes and alternate data sources
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of converting analysis insights into business recommendations
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and influence senior audiences in decision making
Proficiency with analytical packages and tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, R and Tableau
MS/PhD in quantitative fields such as Statistics, Mathematic, Finance, Economics, Operations Research.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
Mountain View $199,500 - $270,000
New York City $187,000 - $253,000
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Fraud Analyst Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Whatnot3

- Intuit2

- EARNEST1

- Hyundai Capital America1

- PayActiv1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software5
- Banking & Financial Services3
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces2
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Retail2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fraud analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, criminal justice, accounting, or a related field
- Experience with fraud detection tools, case management systems, or transaction monitoring platforms
- Knowledge of financial crimes regulations including Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering rules
- Proficiency in data analysis using SQL, Excel, or business intelligence software
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) credential or active pursuit of certification preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting investigations and presenting findings
Fraud Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a fraud analyst in California?
Most fraud analyst roles in California require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, criminal justice, or a closely related field. California does not issue a state-specific license for fraud analysts, but the Certified Fraud Examiner credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is widely recognized by California employers. Many candidates enter through banking operations, compliance, or customer service roles at California financial institutions before moving into dedicated fraud investigation positions.
How much do fraud analysts make in California?
Fraud analysts in California earn a median of about $80,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,160 for the lowest 10% to over $163,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire fraud analysts in California?
Employers hiring fraud analysts in California right now include Whatnot, Intuit, and EARNEST, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of major banks, fintech companies, and insurance carriers makes it one of the most consistent states for sustained fraud analyst hiring year-round.
Which California cities have the most fraud analyst jobs?
San Francisco, Mountain View, and Irvine have the most fraud analyst openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor the distribution because of their dense concentrations of banks, insurance headquarters, and fintech firms, while San Jose draws heavily from Silicon Valley payment processors and technology companies that run large in-house fraud operations.
Are there remote fraud analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many financial roles, because fraud analysis is largely desk-based and data-driven work that translates well to remote environments. About 36% of fraud analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how readily California employers have embraced flexible arrangements for this function. Transaction monitoring, case review, and data analysis work are the duties most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a fraud analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to fraud operations associate or fraud investigator I roles at large California financial institutions such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, or Citibank, which run structured onboarding programs for candidates without prior fraud experience. Customer service, collections, and dispute resolution roles at those same institutions are common lateral moves that lead directly into fraud teams. Earning the Certified Fraud Examiner credential or completing an anti-money laundering certificate through ACAMS gives candidates a concrete edge in California's competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to fraud analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to fraud analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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