Merchant Risk Analyst

Job Description:
Perform background checks of potential and monitor existing merchants with internal tools and external resources to assess merchants compliance with terms of Service Identify and measure each merchant's risk, make appropriate decisions and find optimal solutions to mitigating potential risks Work closely with merchants to make them compliant with internal policies and requirements of payment partners Understand and investigate the risks with any new merchant, and help develop policies and procedures to prevent and address possible risks Ensure that the business risk management process is reasonably designed, implemented, updated, and enforced so that it will be effective in preventing excessive business risk-taking Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Management, Economics, Law or similar areas is required Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Exceptional data gathering skills and resourcefulness Solid understanding of business models, products, services, types of customers and entities, geographic locations, and the potential risks associated with those activities Good understanding of payment ecosystem and industry Experience in problem-solving, including the ability to recognize non-obvious patterns and out-of-the-box thinking Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security standards Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Excellent team player capable of learning and sharing knowledge in a team environment Capability to collaborate, exchange information and gain mutual support.