Risk Analytics Team Leader

The Access Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in the UK is seeking a Risk Analytics Team Lead to oversee a team of skilled analysts. You will be responsible for developing automation tools, maintaining dashboards, and reducing payment fraud. Ideal candidates will have experience in data analytics, proficiency in SQL and visualization tools, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Matched pension scheme

Charity day

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data analytics, particularly in the payments sector.
• Strong SQL skills, with competence in Python or R.
• Familiarity with AI and advanced statistical techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk Analytics team in the UK.
• Develop automation tools and models for underwriting.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track risk performance.
• Collaborate with fraud investigation teams.

Skills

Data analytics in the payments industry

Advanced SQL

Python or R

AI tools

Statistical methods for risk detection

Visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI)

Job description

Overview

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. Day-to-day, you will:

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 Power BI.
• Highly productive and self-motivated with excellent communication skills confident working closely with customers / stakeholders and interfacing with Senior Management.
• Extensive multi-tasking and prioritisation skills, able to excel in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.

About Access

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology; we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, you might be the perfect fit for us. We believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. 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. What does Access offer you? We provide a blended approach to office working, opportunities to progress your success plan, and a range of benefits including a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (increasing with service), a matched pension scheme, and a charity day to support a cause you care about.