Risk Control Manager

PayerMax; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PayerMax is seeking a Risk Control Manager to safeguard its global payment operations with a focus on foreign card acquiring. The role requires strong risk management experience and knowledge of PCI DSS and AML regulations.

You will collaborate with APAC/global teams to implement merchant risk solutions and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively in English and Mandarin, and work with cross-functional teams across regions to protect payment ecosystems and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of risk management experience.
• Deep knowledge of cross-border payment risks, fraud patterns and chargeback management.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, AML regulations and card scheme rules.

Responsibilities

• Continuously refine risk management frameworks to align with regulations and business objectives.
• Lead risk control policies and communicate measures to business teams; establish evaluation mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Product, R&D, Compliance to deploy risk solutions and ensure end-to-end risk prevention and control.
• Oversee dispute resolution, chargeback handling and fraud case analysis; refine strategies from data insights.
• Act as primary contact for acquirers, card networks, and partners on risk issues.
• Develop merchant-facing risk solutions; design and deliver tailored risk control strategies.

Skills

Risk management

Foreign card acquiring

Fraud analysis

English & Mandarin

Job description

PayerMax is a global payment company focused on emerging markets, headquartered in Singapore.Through a unified platform, the company provides merchants with comprehensive payment solutions covering 70+ countries and 350+ local payment methods, supporting acquiring, payout, FX, and risk management needs across industries such as e-commerce, digital content, gaming, and financial services.

Our vision is to become the payment infrastructure for emerging markets, addressing pain points such as fragmented channels, high integration costs, and complex compliance requirements

• Localization: Deep cooperation with major banks, wallets, and regulators to rapidly meet compliance and settlement requirements
• Payment stability: Ensuring transaction success and user experience even under weak network conditions.
• End-to-end services: Covering the full chain from user payments and merchant settlement to fund security, reconciliation, and risk control.
• Long-term orientation: Emphasizing long-term partnerships and deep integration into local ecosystems rather than short-term gains.

PayerMax has successfully built payment networks across MENA, Southeast Asia, and Latin America,serving global merchants such as TikTok, Tencent, Kuaishou, and Alibaba International, helping them improve local conversion rates and reduce compliance risks.

As a Risk Control Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our global payment operations, with a strong focus on foreign card acquiring products. You will ensure compliance with international regulations while driving risk management strategies to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Continuously refine risk management frameworks for business lines, aligning with local and international regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2) and business objectives.
• Lead risk control policies, communicate measures to business teams, and establish robust risk evaluation mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, R&D, Compliance) to deploy risk solutions, ensuring end-to-end risk prevention and control.
• Oversee dispute resolution, chargeback handling, and fraud case analysis, refining risk strategies based on data insights.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal/external partners (e.g., acquirers, card networks) to address risk-related issues.
• Develop merchant-facing risk solutions, understanding pain points to design and deliver tailored risk control strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk management, with expertise in foreign card acquiring (e.g., Visa/MC/UnionPay International).
• Deep knowledge of cross-border payment risks, fraud patterns, and chargeback management.
• Proven ability to design and implement merchant risk solutions (e.g., dynamic scoring, KYC enhancements).
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, AML regulations, and card scheme rules.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin (to liaise with APAC/global teams).