Acorns

Risk Management Analyst

Acorns

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per year

About the role

  • Develop, implement, and maintain scalable strategies to mitigate financial risks associated with money movement and referral programs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Banking, Invest, Analytics, Data Science, and Product teams to align risk strategies with company growth.
  • Query complex data environments to convert raw data into actionable information and automated processes; increase the analytic rigor used to drive key initiatives on the Risk and Product roadmaps.
  • Define, monitor, and report on daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs; proactively escalate anomalies and drive improvements in loss budgets while balancing customer false-positive rates.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the technical infrastructure supporting our core products to identify and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
  • Make meaningful contributions to reducing financial losses and expenses, ensuring our risk practices are best-in-class and customer-focused.

Requirements

  • BS in Business, Finance, Math, or another technical field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in an operational, analytical, or risk-focused role, preferably within a financial institution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proficiency in converting data into scalable processes.
  • Hunger to deliver game-changing products that solve big societal challenges.
  • Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
  • A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission.
  • Optimistic about the potential of societal change.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and stock options
  • A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
  • Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
  • Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
  • Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)
  • Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
  • Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
  • Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
  • The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisrisk managementKPI monitoringdata queryingprocess automationfinancial analysisscalable strategy developmentanalytical rigorproblem-solvingtechnical infrastructure understanding
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationdriveprecisionoptimismanalytical thinkingproactive escalationcustomer focuscollaborationmission-driven
Certifications
BS in BusinessBS in FinanceBS in MathBS in Technical Field