About the Role
We are seeking a Risk Analyst with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the crypto and payments industry. In this role, you will help design, implement, and optimize risk strategies to safeguard the platform, with a particular focus on merchant risk management and transaction monitoring. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to balance business growth with robust risk controls.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze platform transactions to identify unusual patterns, potential fraud, or high-risk activities.
Conduct merchant onboarding risk assessments (KYB) and ongoing merchant risk reviews.
Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to develop risk control rules and workflows.
Utilize data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python) to detect anomalies, create risk dashboards, and generate actionable insights.
Review incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements to prevent recurrence.
Keep up-to-date with evolving fraud trends, payment regulations, and crypto industry best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in risk management, fraud detection, merchant risk, or fintech risk roles.
Strong analytical skills with experience in handling large datasets.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, for effective cross-team and international communication.
Familiarity with merchant risk assessment, payment fraud detection, or KYB/KYC processes is a strong plus.
Skilled in SQL, Excel, and/or Python; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
