Risk and Payment Analyst- Must have strong SQL

Fintech

Charlotte, NC

HYBRID

Needed ASAP

6 month contract +

There will be a SQL Test during the interview process

Must be able to use SQL for Large Datasets extract, manipulate, analyze

Must work on W2- no C2C

Risk and Payment Analyst with Strong SQL

Job Title: Payments and Risk Analyst

As a Risk and Payments Analyst, you will hold a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity and security of the CK Money Program by meticulously identifying and mitigating fraud risks across all current monetary products. Your primary duty will be to identify, investigate, and mitigate fraudulent activities that pose risks to our financial ecosystem. You will be responsible for reviewing and/or assigning alerts that will be responded to regarding anomalous customer behaviors and transaction activities, ensuring that any potential threats are addressed promptly and effectively. Furthermore, you will measure fraud performance across various payment methods, developing core metrics to provide insight and feedback for the creation of insightful dashboards that facilitate ongoing monitoring and understanding of fraud trends.
A critical aspect of your role will involve proactively identifying and closing gaps in our fraud monitoring processes.
Finally, you will synthesize your data-driven insights into compelling narratives, collaborating cross-functionally in order to effectively communicate these findings to Payments Risk leadership to ensure that strategic decisions are grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the risks we face. Your analytical acumen and proactive approach will be vital in fortifying our defenses against fraud and fostering a secure financial environment for our clientele.

Employ SQL and other analytical tools to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets for the identification of trends, patterns, and anomalies indicative of fraudulent activity.
Provide feedback that will enable strategies to develop and implement proactive fraud detection and mitigation strategies based on data-driven insights.
Generate regular reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
Maintain expertise in SQL and other data analysis techniques, staying abreast of industry best practices and advancements.
Work with internal and external partners to ensure systems and processes are effective and accurate.
Manages strict deadlines and performs time sensitive duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintains a working knowledge of all functions within the department to sustain integrity of the department's guidelines.
May be cross trained in other areas of Operations and/or Member Success related functions.