Nintendo seeks analyst to hunt fraud in Europe

Published on May 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Nintendo of Europe has opened a vacancy for a Payments and Fraud Analyst on its team. The company, which started manufacturing playing cards in 1889, now needs someone to monitor digital transactions and prevent scammers from taking their consoles without paying. The role involves reviewing data, detecting suspicious activity, and optimizing processes to keep the European online store secure.

A modern Nintendo Europe office. An analyst reviews data on screens, with consoles and antique playing cards on the desk, monitoring digital transactions.

Data and systems against digital fraud 🔍

The ideal candidate must handle data analysis tools and have a thorough understanding of current payment systems. Knowing video games is not enough: you need to understand how payment gateways work, anomalous purchase patterns, and fraud prevention techniques. Nintendo is looking for someone meticulous, capable of solving complex problems and working under pressure in an environment where every transaction counts. Integrity and attention to detail are key for this role.

Beware of those trying to pay with chocolate coins 🍫

Because yes, at Nintendo it's no longer enough for a mustachioed plumber to save princesses. Now they need someone who can distinguish between a legitimate buyer and a clever person trying to slip in a stolen card to get a Switch. Payment fraud is like a Boo in Mario: silent, annoying, and capable of ruining the game. At least the analyst won't have to jump on Goombas, just on malicious data.