Acquiring Payment Risk Specialist

Skills
Anti-Money LaunderingHolistic HealthKYC VerificationPresentationsQuality AssuranceRisk ModelingStrategic Thinking
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field
  • Previous experience in risk management, compliance or a related area
  • Deep understanding of AML regulations, payment schemes standards, and principles of transaction monitoring
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think strategically and tactically
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  • Team player with exemplary communication skills

Nice to have

  • Passionate
  • Can-do attitude
  • Hunger to learn and grow

Day to day

  • As a Specialist in the Merchant Expertise Team, you will define and implement integrity risk measures, especially in scheme, AML, and KYC.
  • You will draft procedures, handle onboarding and ODD escalations, ensuring adherence to the highest integrity risk management standards.
  • Manage extraordinary approvals, merchant monitoring, and transaction monitoring escalations while supporting outreach efforts with partners and the sales team.