Risk Analyst

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Payfirma Corporation Full time

**Job Purpose**

Payment, Credit Card or Merchant processing industry experience is a must.

The Risk Analysts’ role is to conduct risk assessment, monitoring and merchant portfolio review functions as part of the Risk Management and Compliance function for Merrco. The individual in this role will be responsible for reviewing, refining and assisting with the development of risk, fraud detection, industry (Card Brand, Acquirer), regulatory and compliance programs including new initiatives and policy development for the firm.

Knowledge of risks which impact merchant processors, acquirers and card brands are essential. (e.g. Fraud, Loss management, merchant portfolio and emerging risks); Broad understanding of Merchant and Consumer regulations (e.g. the Card Brand rules) which may have a reputational impact on the firm.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Responsible for managing the daily risk monitoring and assessment programs for the firm ensuring merchant portfolio risks are managed and mitigated.
- Oversee the in-house reporting and vendors tools designed to identify risks related to merchant processing activity.
- Review Agent initiated merchant origination to ensure new merchants adhere to card brand and acquirer standards for business model, website practices and card brand network security.
- Document risk processes, best practices and routines for use by the Risk Management function, operations and the sales functions.
- Assist with automating and simplifying routines used in regular risk programs to manage the efficiency and advance their utilization.
- Oversee Risk and Compliance adherence from all frontline sales and operations units.
- Proactive management of risk reporting and tools to minimize and mitigate potential concerns which are arising from the merchant portfolio.
- Assess the impact of regulatory developments services and provide relevant and timely guidance
- Continually evolve the design, content and training material of Risk owned documents
- Manage the resolution of all merchant issues which may pose a risk to the firm.
- The Risk Analyst from will work with Compliance supporting the on-boarding of clients and registration activities. Ensure compliance with PCS and Card Brand policies, including Code of Conduct.
- Support the coordination of internal and external Audits or Regulatory reviews
- Duties or projects as assigned om time to time.

**Qualifications & Competencies**
- Payment, Credit Card or Merchant Card Processing Industry experience is a must.
- University Bachelor’s Degree
- Software and Technical Knowledge (Excel, Word, Online Tools)
- Knowledge of Payments, Card and Financial Industry Practices and Risks

**Competencies**
- Card Brand Rules (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, Diners Club)
- Merchant Processing network processes including Ecommerce platforms
- Risk Assessment
- Analytical and Critical thinking
- Problem Solver
- Detail Oriented
- Written and Oral Communication
- Organized
- Teamwork
- Conflict Management
- Accountable
- Results orientated
- Project Leadership
- Able to work well under pressure

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