Fraud I Future Opportunities at Clara

Clara

Clara

Accounting & Finance
Latin America
Posted on Mar 12, 2025

Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay, and our highly-rated software platform; already being used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region.

Clara is backed by top investors and strategics including Accial Capital, Canary, Citi Ventures, Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, ICONIQ Growth, Kaszek, Monashees, and Notable Capital, as well as prominent angel investors.

This posting is not for a specific job opening. By submitting your resume, you are expressing interest in being contacted about future Fraud roles at Clara

We are looking for talented candidates with the following qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience in fraud detection, prevention, or related risk management roles, preferably within fintech, financial services, or e-commerce
  • Strong proficiency in English—our written communication and documentation are in English
  • Proven experience in analyzing and investigating fraudulent activities, using data and tools to identify suspicious patterns
  • Knowledge of fraud prevention tools, techniques, and best practices, as well as an understanding of relevant regulatory requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on mitigating risk and driving actionable solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly report findings, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present fraud-related issues to non-technical stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with an eye for discrepancies and patterns that may indicate fraud
  • Ideally located in Brazil, Mexico, or Colombia
  • Experience with fraud detection software or data analytics tools is a plus

Description of the Role:

As a Fraud Associate, you will play a key role in protecting our company and customers from fraudulent activities. Your expertise will help identify emerging threats, assess risk levels, and implement prevention strategies to minimize fraud exposure. Some responsibilities may include:

  • Fraud Detection and Investigation: Monitor and analyze transaction data, account activity, and user behavior to detect and investigate potential fraud. Use advanced analytics and fraud detection tools to identify and escalate suspicious activities.
  • Fraud Prevention Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement fraud prevention measures, including user verification processes, transaction monitoring protocols, and security enhancements.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Regularly generate reports on fraud trends, investigation outcomes, and risk mitigation efforts. Present findings to leadership and stakeholders to ensure they are informed of ongoing risks and prevention strategies.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the risk, operations, and compliance teams to ensure that fraud prevention measures align with business goals and regulatory requirements. Advise on process improvements that reduce exposure to fraud.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Standards: Stay up to date with global and regional fraud regulations and industry standards (Ensure that the company’s fraud detection and prevention practices comply with relevant laws and standards.
  • Fraud Awareness Training: Assist in the development and delivery of fraud awareness programs for employees, helping to foster a company-wide culture of fraud prevention and security.
The way we do things is as important as what we do. That is why we operate on a set of carefully-identified values. They are what we expect from ourselves and each other in our day-to-day.

We value

* Clarity - Open and direct communication
* Simplicity - Pare things down to the essential
* Ownership - We're all owners and act like it
* Pride - Make quality products we're proud of
* Always Be Changing (ABC) - Continuous self-improvement
* Inclusivity - Every voice counts; we value each other for our shared mission and contributions

We are

* Shaping business finances in Latin America
* Driven by our 6 core values
* Proud of our inclusive and caring culture
* Certified as Top LinkedIn Startup

What We offer

* Competitive salary & a robust stock ownership plan
* 100% flexible work model
* A set of benefits that are adaptable to your needs & way of life
* Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment
* A chance to shape B2B payments in Latin America and increase the region’s economic competitiveness