Risk Analyst

Location:

NYC, Hybrid

Description:

Build Your Career | Have Fun | Make a Difference

If you are the kind of person that loves to get things done, collaborate with colleagues all over the world and interested in joining a fast-growing global company that is trusted by the world’s top digital brands and truly cares for its customers, join us at Payoneer!

Payoneer’s mission is to empower businesses to go beyond – beyond borders, limits and expectations. In today’s digital world, Payoneer enables businesses of all sizes from anywhere in the world to access new economic opportunities by enabling them to transact globally as easily as they do locally.

Payoneer’s digital payments platform streamlines global commerce for millions of small businesses, marketplaces and enterprises from over 200 countries and territories. Leveraging robust technology, compliance, operations and banking infrastructure, Payoneer delivers a suite of services that includes cross-border payments, working capital, tax solutions and risk management. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world’s leading brands like Airbnb, Amazon, Google and Upwork, Payoneer makes global commerce easy and secure. Payoneer, founded in 2005, is headquartered in New York and has a team based all over the world.

We’re looking for a highly motivated team player that will perform Risk monitoring reviews and investigations, draw conclusions based on user behavior and communicate clearly the findings. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment to support the fraud prevention and monitoring processes of the Risk department. The ideal candidate will have experience in transaction/payment monitoring, AML & CTF or related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Perform investigations/reviews as part of the Risk Monitoring domain
• Draw conclusions based on data and user behavior
• Communicate and document the review findings, take risk related decisions and act upon them
• Conduct research and provide data-driven analytical risk insights
• Work closely with other teams & departments to support the development of risk-related tools, processes and products towards improving the monitoring mechanisms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – a must
• At least 3 years of experience in online risk (fraud, AML/CTF) prevention – a must
• At least 2 years of experience with AML monitoring/investigations to identify fraudulent/AML behavior – a must
• 2 years of experience with data research & basic SQL – a must
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills – a must
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) – a must
• Excellent written and spoken English – a must

Character/Other Requirements:

• Solid analytical skills, fast learner
• Flexible attitude and ability to cope with changing requirements
• A team player
• Highly motivated, a can-do approach, committed, positive attitude
• Pays attention to small details and yet see the big picture
• The ability to work independently with a strong drive for results
• Strong command of Excel and other MS Office Suite tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

What we offer:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (individual plan 100% covered) and FSA
• 401K with employer match
• Fitness reimbursement
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Fun office culture with supportive leadership
• Exciting social events, including happy hours, birthday celebrations, and Friday lunches
• Community engagement opportunities
• Relaxed dress code