Risk Intern

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join us! GoFundMe is searching for a Risk Intern who will play an integral role in Risk Management and Fraud Prevention processes that ensure a safe and trustworthy experience for our platform's users! This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in payments risk, fraud prevention, documentation refinement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams like Legal, Go-to-Market, and Governance.

This is a 10 week internship that runs from May 27th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026. Candidates considered for this position will be based in San Diego, CA and will expected to go into the office three days per week.

The Job…

• Assist in monitoring, investigating, and resolving potential fraudulent activity related to donations and fundraisers.
• Analyze patterns in transactions and content to identify emerging fraud trends.
• Support the implementation of tools and workflows that enhance fraud detection and mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on risk-related initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of fraud playbooks, escalation paths, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide actionable insights from investigations to help strengthen platform defenses.

You…

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to refine and organize complex information in an accessible way.
• Ability to work independently and excel at prioritizing tasks effectively and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to approach tasks with deliberation and critical thinking, ensuring fair and unbiased decision-making.
• Values teamwork, exudes emotional intelligence, and approaches challenges with humility and a willingness to learn.
• Have a passion for understanding and contributing to fraud prevention and documentation development.
• English fluency is required to support our global audience, and proficiency in additional languages is highly valued.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, data management and technical writing preferred
• Located near our San Diego office for in-person work.

What you'll gain…

• Hands-on experience in payment risk analysis, fraud detection, and investigative techniques.
• Exposure to financial crime risk management in a fast-paced, global platform environment.
• Insights into how Risk partners with Product, Legal, and Data teams to keep platforms safe.
• Development of critical problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with tools like SQL, case management systems, and dashboards used in fraud monitoring.

Why you’ll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00.  As this is a hybrid position, the pay rate was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate based on your location during the hiring process. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com. 

Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

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