Fin
Risk Analyst
New York, NY · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 231 days ago
PythonSQLMachine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseComplianceCRMLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- We are hiring our first Fraud/Risk Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team.
- This role will focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with digital asset transactions - including ACH fraud and compliance with applicable regulations like the Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy tailored to the evolving digital asset landscape.
- Create and maintain risk assessment models to evaluate the financial and reputational impact of potential fraud incidents.
- Lead cross-functional risk assessments for new product launches, ensuring security and fraud prevention measures are integrated into product design.
- Develop incident response plans for fraud detection and participate in incident response drills to assess and enhance our risk management framework.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in fraud analysis, risk management, or financial crime prevention, ideally within fintech, digital assets, or blockchain environments.
- Demonstrated experience with fraud detection systems, transaction monitoring tools, and data analysis platforms (SQL, Python, R).
- Strong knowledge of digital asset platforms, blockchain technology, and stablecoin ecosystems.
- Experience with regulatory compliance, particularly regarding AML, KYC, and financial crime prevention.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex risk findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Nice to have
- Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or CAMS.
- Familiarity with incident response protocols and risk mitigation frameworks in financial services.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced startup or scaling fintech environment.
- Take action to resolve automatically flagged transactions and individuals
- File suspicious activity reports as required
- Monitor and analyze transaction data to detect potential fraud, suspicious activities, and emerging risk trends.
- Utilize advanced data analysis techniques and fraud detection tools to identify anomalies and potential security threats.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, including AML, KYC, and digital asset regulations.
Benefits
- Partner with the engineering team to design and implement fraud detection systems, leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics.
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