Risk Analytics Team Leader

The Access Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Matched pension scheme

Charity day

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading software provider in the UK seeks a Risk Analytics Team Leader to lead a skilled team focused on risk management and strategy development. The role involves implementing automation tools, maintaining machine learning models, and creating dashboards for business decisions. Ideal candidates will have experience in data analytics within the payments industry and strong SQL, Python, and AI skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in data analytics in the payments industry.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods for risk detection and mitigation.
• Experience with visualisation tools.
• Experience using visualisation tools such as Tableau or PowerBi.
• Highly productive with excellent communication skills, able to engage with customers and Senior Management.
• Extensive multi-tasking and prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk Analytics team in the UK.
• Develop and implement automation tools for underwriting.
• Maintain Machine Learning models to mitigate merchant risk.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track risk performance and inform business decisions.
• Set up monitoring alerts to prevent merchant losses.
• Work with merchant investigations and fraud teams to monitor merchants and fraud.
• Contribute to risk-related projects as assigned.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

AI tools

Tableau

PowerBi

communication skills

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Join to apply for the Risk Analytics Team Leader role at The Access Group

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what’s important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About you: As a Risk Analytics Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled Risk Data Analysts who use analytical tools and models to implement effective risk strategies and automation solutions. Your role will be crucial in ensuring a smooth onboarding journey for our customers whilst reducing merchant and fraud risk. You will also be responsible for producing dashboards and reports to inform business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk Analytics team in the UK.
• Develop and implement automation tools and models (workflows, scorecards) to streamline underwriting.
• Develop and maintain Machine Learning (ML) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to mitigate merchant risk and payment fraud.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track risk performance and inform business decisions.
• Set up monitoring alerts to prevent merchant losses.
• Work closely with the merchant investigations and fraud investigations teams to ensure effective monitoring of merchants and fraud.
• Work on risk related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in data analytics in the payments industry.
• Advanced SQL, experience with Python or R.
• Knowledge of AI tools and advanced statistical methods for detecting and mitigating risk.
• Experience using visualisation tools such as Tableau or PowerBi.
• Highly productive and self‑motivated with excellent communication skills confident working closely with customers / stakeholder and interface with Senior Management.
• Extensive multi‑tasking and prioritisation skills, able to excel in a fast‑paced environment with frequently changing priorities.

Why join our vibrant team?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK‑headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid‑sized organisations in commercial and non‑profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what’s important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.