Risk Control Manager

PayerMax; United Arab Emirates; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PayerMax, a global payment company focused on emerging markets, seeks a Risk Control Manager in the UAE to safeguard its cross-border payment operations and ensure regulatory compliance while driving risk strategies.

You will lead risk frameworks, collaborate with Product, R&D and Compliance, handle disputes and fraud analytics, and work with acquirers and networks to deliver tailored risk controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk management with foreign card acquiring.
• Deep knowledge of cross-border payment risks, fraud patterns and chargeback management.
• Experience designing merchant risk solutions (dynamic scoring, KYC enhancements).
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, AML regulations and card schemes.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication with APAC/global teams.

Responsabilités

• Risk management optimization to align with regulations and objectives.
• Lead risk control policies and evaluation mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Product, R&D, Compliance to deploy risk solutions.
• Oversee dispute resolution, chargebacks and fraud case analysis.
• Act as primary contact for acquirers, card networks; design merchant risk solutions.

Connaissances

Risk management

Cross-border payments

Fraud patterns

Chargeback management

PCI DSS

AML regulations

Card scheme rules

English

Mandarin

Stakeholder communication

Description du poste

【About PayerMax】

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.

【Job Description】

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.

【Key Responsibilities】

Risk Management Optimization

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.

Risk Mitigation & Implementation

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.

Stakeholder Collaboration

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.

【Requirements】

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).