Risk Analyst
About the Client
Our client is a global payment processing company that offers comprehensive payment infrastructure services, including acquiring, issuing, and processing. They provide solutions such as payment acquiring, BIN sponsorship, white-label card issuing, and digital banking platforms to merchants, fintech companies, and banks worldwide.
Role Overview
As a Risk Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges in transaction monitoring and compliance. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring merchant compliance with industry rules and identifying potential risks, thereby contributing to the company's robust risk management framework.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure merchants’ compliance with Visa and Mastercard rules and requirements.
Conduct transaction monitoring for both Fraud and AML purposes.
Analyse WebShield alerts and oversee transaction monitoring rules.
Review merchant activity during onboarding and ongoing monitoring stages.
Monitor merchants’ chargeback and fraud ratios and identify potential risks.
Perform risk assessments and escalate suspicious activities when necessary.
Support the implementation and improvement of internal risk controls and monitoring processes.
Cooperate closely with Compliance, Operations, and other internal teams.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in Risk, Fraud Prevention, Transaction Monitoring, Compliance Operations, or a related field within fintech, payments, banking, or financial services.
Strong understanding of Visa and Mastercard rules and requirements.
Experience with transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and merchant risk assessment.
Knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures.
Experience working with merchant onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes.
Fluent Russian and English are required. Latvian language skills are highly preferred.
Key Soft Skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Problem-solving mindset.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package of EUR 3,000–4,000 gross per month.
Modern office in Riga.
Opportunity to work in a fast-growing international fintech environment.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Dynamic and supportive team.