Risk Analyst II

Maverick Payments
Washington, US
Remote

Job Description

Job Description:

  • Contribute to the oversight of merchant accounts to identify, investigate and mitigate transaction processing activity that represents financial risk to the company based on company guidelines.
  • Conduct daily, weekly, monthly reviews of transaction activity and analyzing increased credit risk, transactional variations, dispute activity, and fraud patterns.
  • Proactively monitor all merchant activities for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Investigate abnormal transaction processing patterns and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Review and analyze financial, credit and publicly available information to support actions and decisions.
  • Assess and evaluate business model risk and exposure by evaluating merchant industry type, processing volume, refunds volume, delivery time frames and disputes.
  • Answer internal and external inquiries specific to risk.
  • Support specialized projects on an ad-hoc basis as directed by department or company leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Experience with high-risk payment processing required
  • Knowledge of Card Brand rules and regulations required
  • Experience using Aperia and/or Fiserv Risk Monitoring tools preferred
  • High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in Risk Management within the acquiring industry
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite products with a focus on Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with various tools used for risk monitoring and due diligence (i.e. TSYS, Equifax, TIN Check, Vigilance, MATCH, GIACT, Merlink, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the payments space and their associated risks.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to analyze, test, assess and/or interpret information or data to make recommendations to enhance business operations.
  • Possesses strong analytical and research skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work autonomously while producing a high output of quality work.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
  • Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
  • Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
  • 401K plan with up to a 4% matching contribution.
  • Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
  • Employee Recognition Programs.
  • Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

High-risk payment processingCard brand rulesAperiaFiserv risk monitoringMs office suiteRisk monitoring toolsEmerging technologiesCommunicationAnalytical skillsAttention to detailTime managementRisk managementPayment processing

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

4/25/2026

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