Risk Analyst I

Job Description

Our client, a global leading Fintech company, is seeking a Risk Analyst

Title: Risk Analyst

Location: Plano, TX

Pay rate: $25.00 - 28.00/hour DOE.

Duration: W2-non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The Payments Risk Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and engaged individual with a passion for customers and staying one step ahead of losses. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of risky behaviors and patterns, chargebacks, and financial records, such as invoices, balance sheets, and bank statements. Applies defined procedures to independently investigate, analyze, and resolve queued fraud and financial risk issues.

Works with limited instructions on defined risk cases.

Makes outbound calls to customers to validate payment transactions.

Writes complete, succinct, and accurate case notes.

Provide empathetic, accurate, and efficient resolutions to very complex and escalated customers.

Handles questions or escalations on suspected fraud from other business units.

Allowed discretion in waiving specific company policies such as pricing and timing.

Maintains or exceeds established standards for investigation procedures.

Works on special projects as needed.

Takes feedback from recommendations on process improvements, while also identifying areas where improvement is needed and contributes to making necessary changes.

Escalates infrequently and only for the most complex, unknown issues.

Works with team to share best practices and ideas on fraud prevention techniques.

Skills:

Experience in risk mitigation within the payments industry (2-4 years preferred) with the ability to identify the behaviors and signs of risky financial transactions or accounts.

Excellent research and investigative skills.

Proficient use of technology with exceptional internet research skills.

Ability to make independent and sound decisions and think on your feet in a dynamic environment.

Ability to partner and work seamlessly across the team to effectively document and share problems, opportunities, and solutions. Ability to successfully manage time to meet tight deadlines.

A self-starter who works independently and resolves issues with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Communicates (verbal and written) complex issues in ways that the customer easily understands and can successfully apply the solution.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced, high volume environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Positive attitude and team player who demonstrates values. Enjoys staying on top of breaking fraud schemes/ trends. CFE certification is a plus! Must be able to work overtime as well as Saturdays and some holidays.

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Russell Tobin is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.