
Risk Specialist
Tekmetric
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Daily monitoring of transactional data to detect fraudulent activities
- Analyze and monitor portfolio to identify opportunities to reduce potential losses
- Make data-driven decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve fraud prevention
- Interact with partners (e.g., processor, card brands, issuers, etc) to address issues and find solutions
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards to track and identify losses and revenue opportunities
- Support merchants with fraud-related issues and chargebacks via email and phone
- Maintain systems with the most up to date risk deterrent features
- Provide feedback and guidance on policy and procedures for risk and underwriting
- Assist in underwriting applications by completing KYC, OFAC , credit, financials, bank document checks, etc.
- Stay on top of any updates in payment processing and FinTech industries related to fraud, credit, risk, regulatory, legal, etc.
- Help the Tekmerchant team achieve its benchmarks and goals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience in payment risk or underwriting
- Familiar with merchant fraud prevention solutions and Stripe
- A working comprehensive knowledge of risk management and underwriting
- Working knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines
- A good working knowledge of integrated payments
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively both verbally and in writing
- Has strong organizational and analytical skills
- Can work independently and is self-motivated
- Can work efficiently in both Microsoft Office products and G Suite products
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work the hours of 9am - 6pm CT
Benefits
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
- Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
- Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested.
- Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families.
- Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best.
- After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.
- Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingself-motivatedindependent workcollaborationpersuasiontime managementattention to detail