koalafi · Richmond, VA, Arlington, VA, or Remote (US) · Arlington, Virginia, United States · Remote · Richmond, Virginia, United States
<div class="content-intro"><p>At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.</p> <p>Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers, while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.</p> <p>Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team?</p></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">Koalafi's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0"> Fraud Operations team is the front line of our fraud defense. Our investigators review high-risk merchants and customers every day, from merchant underwriting to real-time investigations of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">consumer financing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0"> applicants. As we scale, we are investing in tools, processes, and AI to make that front line faster, smarter, and more consistent.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW58142888 BCX0"><span class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW58142888 BCX0"><span class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">The </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">Manager</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">, Fraud Operations Automation</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0"> will be the embedded analytical and automation engine of the Fraud Operations team. This is not a </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">“fraud investigator only”</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0"> role. You will bring the fraud domain intelligence that drives our operations, pinpoint where investigators spend time on manual, repetitive work, and convert those processes into data-driven, automated, and AI-assisted workflows. The result: investigators get the insights they need to act on the right cases at the right time.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW58142888 BCX0"><span class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW58142888 BCX0"><span class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW58142888 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58142888 BCX0">You will sit within Fraud Operations and work shoulder to shoulder with our investigators, while partnering closely with the Fraud Strategy & Analytics team on high-priority initiatives.</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You'll Do</span></strong> <br> <br><em><strong><span data-contrast="none">AI-Driven Workflow Automation</span></strong> </em><br><span data-contrast="none">Lead the design and build of AI agents and automated workflows that reduce manual effort across Fraud Operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Build and deploy AI agents that automate manual investigative processes, including merchant underwriting and real-time suspicious customer investigations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559738":30,"335559739":30,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Map current investigative workflows end-to-end, identify the highest-value automation opportunities, and deliver solutions that measurably reduce handle time and improve decision consistency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559738":30,"335559739":30,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with Engineering, Data, and Fraud Strategy & Analytics to move AI and automation solutions from prototype to production, in line with Koalafi's long-term AI strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559738":30,"335559739":30,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Establish guardrails, quality checks, and human-in-the-loop controls so automated decisions remain accurate, explainable, and auditable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559738":30,"335559739":30,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em>