Risk Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Oversee transaction activities and fraud alerts to detect suspicious behavior, emerging threats, and potential financial risks within the payment network.

• Analyze risk data and reporting trends to identify anomalies, generate insights, and aid in fraud prevention strategies.

• Conduct regular evaluations of high-risk merchant portfolios, monitoring key performance indicators and chargeback activities.

• Evaluate and manage merchant processing permissions across various regions, ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory standards.

• Investigate customer complaints, regulatory notifications, and merchant-related risk issues to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Handle card scheme fraud notifications, including reports from Visa and Mastercard, ensuring prompt and accurate case management.

• Work in collaboration with internal teams and operational partners to enhance fraud controls and refine risk management processes.

• Stay informed about industry regulations, card scheme requirements, and internal policies to promote a robust compliance culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications - NFQ).

• At least 1 year of experience in a regulated payment services environment, international fintech, or high-growth business.

• Strong analytical abilities to recognize patterns, trends, and potential risks.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and lookup functions.

• High proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite.

• Excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Ireland.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Flexible working hours.