Fraud Specialist

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

·       Runner First  

We act in the best interest of the runner

·       Word is Bond 

We do what we say we'll do

·       Champion Heart  

We give our all in everything we do  

·       There is no "I" in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

·       Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there.   

Your Job:

If detective work is your idea of a good time, the Fraud Specialist position on the Runner Experience team might be for you. Using online tools and a strong sense of curiosity, you'll review incoming transactions for potential fraud risk — determining whether they're good, bad, or need a closer look.

You'll play a key role in protecting our runners and our business by identifying, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity. Working closely with the Fraud Analyst, you'll execute fraud detection workflows, manage chargebacks, and provide insights that help refine our fraud prevention efforts — all while ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.

• Review and evaluate incoming eCommerce transactions for potential fraud, meeting SLAs and performance metrics set by leadership.
• Investigate flagged transactions using internal systems and external tools to verify legitimacy and assess risk.
• Escalate complex or emerging fraud patterns to the Fraud Analyst for further review or rule adjustment.
• Manage and respond to chargebacks daily, executing the dispute process for invalid or unreasonable claims.
• Compile and distribute reports on chargebacks, approval/reject rates, dispute outcomes, and related fraud metrics.
• Collaborate with the Fraud Analyst to identify trends and recommend process or workflow improvements.
• Support the Runner Experience team by clarifying fraud processes and resolving inquiries related to transaction reviews or disputes.
• Communicate with financial institutions and law enforcement regarding fraudulent transactions when required.
• Perform additional fraud-related support activities for the Runner Experience team as needed.

• 1+ years of card-not-present (CNP) fraud operations or risk management experience preferred, global fraud review experience a plus.
• 2+ years in customer service, retail, or eCommerce environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns and anomalies in transaction data.
• Experience with fraud detection systems, chargeback portals, or payment processors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Ability to meet defined SLAs while balancing accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborative, dependable, and eager to learn from senior fraud and risk partners.
• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity — constantly looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Compensation: 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $18.70 per hour in our lowest geographic market up to $29.85 per hour in our highest geographic market. Base pay offered will consider the specific geographic market and will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.   

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families  

Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.  

Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave. 

Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.   

Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. 

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.