Senior Risk Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Tampa, Florida, United States Lavu, Inc. Full time
Job Description

About Lavu, Inc.

Lavu, Inc. is a leading provider of mobile and cloud-based Point of Sale (POS) solutions and payment processing for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other food service establishments. Our mission is to partner with restaurant owners to accelerate their growth and success while delivering innovative solutions that advance the industry.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Risk Analyst to join our team. As a Senior Risk Analyst, you will be responsible for safeguarding our assets and minimizing risks associated with credit card payments, while driving innovation in risk management. You will lead efforts to prevent fraud, mitigate loss, and ensure regulatory compliance, aligning these strategies with our company's overarching goals of delivering secure and seamless payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchant Portfolio Risk Management: Lead the risk assessment and monitoring of merchant applications to ensure compliance with credit guidelines, while proactively identifying and mitigating high-risk factors.

Fraud Prevention and Detection: Develop, implement, and enhance fraud detection systems and alert mechanisms across portfolios. Spearhead initiatives to identify emerging fraud patterns and coordinate fraud investigations with relevant stakeholders.

Risk Compliance and Control: Act as the Compliance Officer for AML and KYC, ensuring robust adherence to regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, Visa, and MasterCard. Establish control measures that not only meet compliance requirements but also drive operational efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance: Stay at the forefront of regulatory changes, interpreting and implementing card processing regulations and industry standards. Collaborate with executive leadership and external partners to develop procedures that minimize risk, financial loss, and reputational exposure.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with our executive leadership team to achieve key business and strategic goals. Foster strong relationships with sponsor banks, card networks, and industry organizations to stay ahead of regulatory changes and market trends.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on risk metrics, fraud incidents, chargebacks, and compliance, providing actionable insights to improve risk management processes. Use data-driven analysis to inform strategic decisions.

Innovation in Risk Strategies: Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in payment security and fraud prevention, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce cutting-edge risk mitigation techniques. Lead innovation initiatives that align with our company's commitment to delivering secure, customer-centric payment solutions.

Requirements:

5-7 years of experience in the payments industry, with a proven track record in risk management and fraud prevention.

Deep knowledge of credit card payment systems, including transaction authorization, clearing, settlement, and regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, AML, KYC).

Expertise in analyzing financial data, fraud trends, and regulatory requirements, with a demonstrated ability to implement strategic risk solutions.

Proficiency in advanced risk management tools and data analysis software such as SQL, Excel, and fraud detection platforms.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making at the executive level.

Preferred Competencies:

Expertise in fraud detection technologies and credit risk models for e-commerce merchants.

Strong relationships with key stakeholders in the payments industry, including card networks and financial institutions.

Deep understanding of chargeback and dispute processes, along with experience coordinating fraud investigations with law enforcement.



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