Senior Analyst, Fraud Investigations

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Navan is building out a best-in‑class fraud risk management team to support our rapidly growing travel and expense management businesses. We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst, Fraud Investigations with strong analytical and investigative skills to help identify, analyze, and disrupt emerging fraud patterns. This role requires a data‑driven problem solver with deep expertise in SQL, Snowflake, and advanced analytics techniques such as cluster analysis to detect organized fraud rings and take swift, decisive action.

The position will report to the Head of Fraud Operations, Investigations, and Threat Intelligence within the Risk Management organization.

• Leverage advanced SQL and Snowflake expertise to extract, analyze, and interpret large, complex datasets to detect unusual patterns and potential fraud activity.
• Conduct cluster and network analysis to identify organized fraud rings, coordinated activity, and high‑risk behaviors across Navan’s platforms.
• Lead end‑to‑end investigations of sophisticated fraud cases, collaborating closely with Fraud Operations, Product, and Security teams.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable strategies to mitigate losses and strengthen fraud detection frameworks.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and fraud indicators that surface emerging risks in near real‑time.
• Partner with engineers and data scientists to enhance existing rules, models, and anomaly detection systems.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
• Continuously improve investigative methodologies, data tools, and internal processes to enhance fraud detection and response capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 2–5 years of professional experience in fraud analytics, fraud investigations, or financial crime risk management
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• Expert‑level proficiency in SQL and strong hands‑on experience with Snowflake or equivalent data warehouse technologies.
• Proven experience applying cluster analysis, network analysis, or anomaly detection to identify coordinated fraud activity.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect seemingly unrelated data points into coherent fraud hypotheses.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and investigative intuition.
• Strong communication skills and able to translate complex analytical findings into clear business insights.
• Experience in travel, fintech, or e-commerce industries is a plus.

Navan is the leading all‑in‑one business travel and expense management solution that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at  .

Navan provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well‑being and financial security. Our offerings include generous medical plans, dental, and vision benefits with premiums covered by Navan, as well as various insurance options designed to cover each family’s needs. We also prioritize your holistic wellness with perks like paid parental and bereavement leave, subsidized commuter benefits, mental health support, connectivity stipends, and even pet insurance.

Navan believes in the value of in‑person connections, whether that is sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face‑to‑face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming.

Perks such as lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. We prioritize in‑person connections and operate on a four‑day‑in‑office work model. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.

Navan is an equal opportunity…