Fraud Operations Specialist (m/f/d)

ABOUT US Pliant is a modular B2B payments platform that combines commercial card issuing, payment accounts, FX, and spend management in one system — adapting to existing setups rather than requiring customers to replace them. Businesses across industries such as travel, e-commerce, and insurance use Pliant to manage complex payment workflows with cards, backed by credit lines Pliant underwrites itself. Fintechs and software platforms embed Pliant's payment infrastructure into their own products, from API-based Cards-as-a-Service to fully white-label solutions. Banks use Pliant's Card & Spend OS, the customer-facing interface, on their own infrastructure to run card programs. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant serves 5,000+ businesses and 40+ partners across Europe and the United States. A principal member of Visa and Mastercard, Pliant issues commercial cards in 13 currencies across 32 countries — under its own European e-money license and with licensed partners in the UK and US. Learn more at http://www.getpliant.com/www.getpliant.com http://www.getpliant.com   ABOUT THE ROLE   🛡️ Do you have hands-on experience with fraud monitoring or payment incident handling and want to deepen your impact in a high-growth fintech environment?   🚀 As we expand across Europe and prepare for the US launch, we’re building a new Fraud Operations Team and looking for a Fraud Operations Specialist (m/f/d) to support real-time monitoring, fraud detection, and critical incident response across our card and payment operations. This is a hybrid role based in Berlin. We also welcome applications from candidates based remotely within the EU or the UK. WHAT YOU’LL DO   Transaction Monitoring & Alert Handling - Monitor live card transactions and payment flows, focusing on unusual patterns and automated alerts related to fraud (e.g. brute force, card testing, phishing attempts). - Validate and triage alerts independently, escalate where needed, and follow internal playbooks. - Work with fraud and engineering teams to continuously improve alert accuracy and detection logic. Incident Support & Root Cause Analysis - Participate in managing fraud- or system-related incidents — investigate, coordinate internal communication, and document the process. - Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews for continuous improvement. Data-Driven Insights - Use SQL and basic Python to extract and analyze data related to transaction anomalies, false positives, or recurring issues. - Support in identifying emerging fraud trends or vulnerabilities in payment flows. Cross-Team Collaboration - Work closely with Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Relations teams during live escalations. - Help refine monitoring dashboards and internal documentation to make processes more robust and scalable. - Contribute ideas for process automation and fraud model enhancements. WHAT YOU’LL BRING   - 2–3 years of experience in fintech, payments operations, fraud monitoring, or a related support function. - Solid understanding of card payment flows, fraud scenarios (e.g., card testing, phishing, credential stuffing), and payment APIs. - Hands-on experience with SQL and basic use of Python (e.g. data cleanup, automation scripts). - Familiarity with alerting or monitoring tools and experience with incident response workflows and using ticketing systems. - Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently under pressure, and comfort handling live production environments. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Willingness to work on a fixed shift that includes weekend rotations.   WHAT WE OFFER   - The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence - Attractive remuneration and benefits package - Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, pro