Risk Strategy Analyst
Core
Design, implement, and optimize risk strategies to safeguard a crypto platform, focusing on merchant risk management and transaction monitoring.
Role type
Risk Strategy Analyst (Fintech/Crypto)
Builds
Risk control rules, workflows, and monitoring systems for a regulated crypto exchange.
Domain
Cryptocurrency, Payments, Fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Risk management, fraud detection, merchant risk assessment, KYB/KYC processes, data analytics, SQL, Excel, Python
Preferred skills
AI/LLM applications in fraud detection, machine learning, anomaly detection, BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
Technologies
SQL, Excel, Python, Tableau, Power BI
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze platform transactions to identify unusual patterns, potential fraud, or high-risk activities; Conduct merchant onboarding risk assessments (KYB) and ongoing merchant risk reviews; Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to develop risk control rules and workflows; Utilize data analytics tools to detect anomalies, create risk dashboards, and generate actionable insights; Review incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements to prevent recurrence; Keep up-to-date with evolving fraud trends, payment regulations, and crypto industry best practices.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC