Risk Manager
Location
United States
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
At Playlist, we're reimagining how technology can protect and empower businesses in the dynamic world of payments. As our Risk Manager, you'll be the strategic guardian of our payment ecosystem, transforming risk management from a compliance function into a critical business enabler.
- Architect a comprehensive risk management framework that proactively identifies and mitigates operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks across the merchant lifecycle.
- Design and implement sophisticated risk controls and scoring methodologies that balance business growth with robust protection, leveraging data-driven insights to make strategic decisions.
- Lead merchant onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes, conducting thorough KYC/KYB reviews and enhanced due diligence to ensure the integrity of our payment ecosystem.
- Monitor transaction activities to detect anomalies, fraud indicators, and emerging trends, maintaining compliance with card network performance thresholds.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Operations teams to embed risk controls seamlessly into business processes.
- Prepare and deliver compelling risk reports that translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership.
- Serve as the primary risk liaison with sponsor bank partners, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and partner expectations.
- Develop and deliver internal training programs that elevate the organization's risk awareness and financial crime prevention capabilities.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in risk management within payments, fintech, acquiring, or banking environments.
- Deep understanding of Payment Facilitator (PayFac) models and sub-merchant oversight requirements.
- Proven expertise in underwriting, transaction monitoring, and portfolio risk management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of card network rules and chargeback monitoring programs.
- Advanced analytical and investigative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with sponsor banks and regulatory bodies.
- Strong communication skills that bridge technical complexity and strategic vision.
Requirements
- Professional certifications such as CAMS or CFE.
- Experience building or scaling risk programs in high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with BSA/AML obligations and financial crime frameworks.
- Background in payment gateways and acquiring operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Unlimited vacation.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the payments landscape.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in risk management within payments, fintech, acquiring, or banking environments.
- Deep understanding of Payment Facilitator (PayFac) models and sub-merchant oversight requirements.
- Proven expertise in underwriting, transaction monitoring, and portfolio risk management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of card network rules and chargeback monitoring programs.
- Advanced analytical and investigative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with sponsor banks and regulatory bodies.
- Strong communication skills that bridge technical complexity and strategic vision.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS or CFE.
- Experience building or scaling risk programs in high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with BSA/AML obligations and financial crime frameworks.
- Background in payment gateways and acquiring operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Unlimited vacation.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the payments landscape.
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