Risk System Transaction Monitoring, Lead

Amed Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading payments platform where you can make a global impact on the world of payments. As a Risk System Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing risk and fraud detection, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving data-driven decision-making. This innovative firm values open communication, courage, and pioneering spirit, offering a hybrid working model and a vibrant office environment. Enjoy flexible working hours, social events, and a range of perks designed to enhance your work-life balance while contributing to a culture of equality and social responsibility.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Option to buy/sell holiday

Social events on rooftop terrace

Free breakfast and snacks

Private health and dental insurance

Paid charity days

Discounts on gym memberships

Support for purchasing tech products

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in risk and fraud in payments or gaming industry.
• Familiarity with antifraud solutions and risk systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist Risk Management and Audit teams.
• Collaborate with Machine Learning team for enhanced risk detection.

Skills

Python

SQL Server

Data Analysis

Fraud Detection

Analytical Skills

Machine Learning

Education

University degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

CRM / Case Management Tools

Job description

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About Paysafe
Paysafe is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With 29 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $152 billion in 2024, and approximately 3,300 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in 48 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com .

It starts here. Have a global impact on the world of payments.

Paysafe is looking for a Risk System, Lead to join our Risk Team.

What Paysafe stands for:

• Being open and honest.
• Keeping focused.
• Operating with Courage.
• Pioneering the future.

Our values and culture are driven by Equality, Development, Social Responsibility and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about life at Paysafe, check out our careers page here.

How we work:

We follow a hybrid working model , spending an average of three days per week at our office location. The office is located in Gresham Street next to St Paul’s cathedral with easy access and transport links via St Paul’s, Bank, Cannon Street, City Thameslink, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Mansion House.

The impact you will have:

• Leading and Assisting the Risk Management and Audit teams by handling internal and external audit requests related to Risk System tools.
• Assisting the rest of the team with escalations and mitigating emerging fraud trends.
• Conduct analysis of fraud and money-laundering trends and risk controls between Consumer, Merchant and Crypto areas.
• Collaborate with the Machine Learning team to drive a model-first culture, leveraging data-driven models to enhance risk detection and decision-making.
• Being the point of contact for cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Sales and Finance, to address risk system-related inquiries and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Support the Investigations and Fraud Detection Teams, as needed, in areas such as data analysis and reporting.
• Drive the implementation, adjustment, and ongoing review of rules within the risk system while ensuring that these changes align with our KPIs and metrics, maintaining consistent performance while mitigating fraud risks effectively.
• Working with the database and perform detailed analysis to detect patterns and estimate impact

What we’re looking for:

• University degree in the field of Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or similar
• 4+ years previous experience working in the payments / gaming / gambling / crypto industry on risk and fraud / AML and compliance topics, either at a PSP, acquirer, or large merchant
• Experience with Python, SQL Server, big data.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau to effectively present and analyse risk-related data and trends.
• Working knowledge of antifraud solutions/risk systems/device fingerprint and CRM / case management tools.
• Know-how about cyber threats (e.g. malware, ransomware, botnets, exploit rootkits)
• Knowledge of machine learning model validation, swap population review, deployment

Any of the below will be an advantage:

• Knowledge of cards / chargebacks / collections / schemes / prepaid products / giftcards / crypto market
• High attention to detail, good analytical skills and logical thinking
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment, willingness to learn and develop
• A high level of commitment and motivation, with team-work efficiency
• Full proficiency in English, additional language skills advantageous (i.e. Spanish & German)

A snippet of what you’ll get in return:

• Make your day work for you with our flexible working hours.
• You decide what your holiday looks like with the option to buy or sell your holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year.
• Enjoy social events on our roof top terrace with views onto St Pauls Cathedral.
• Our fully equipped facilities include showers, hairdryers and straighteners and fresh towels.
• Start your day with a free breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks.
• Take a breather in our dedicated wellbeing room.
• Spend time with those important to you with our enhanced paid family policies.
• Test our products Skrill and Neteller. Upon joining we will award you £50 into each wallet.
• Enjoy our discounts on memberships via vitality including, gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates across the country.
• Need a new Laptop or TV? We offer support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology.
• Join our six employee-led equality communities and help foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and create opportunities to collaborate and learn.
• Give back to the community with four paid charity days.
• Kickstart your weekend early with our summer hours during the months of June, July and August with a 3pm finish every Friday.
• Let’s not forget, we also offer: Private health insurance (pre-existing conditions are included) & dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more.

What to expect next:

• Phone screen with Talent Acquisition
• Video interview with the Hiring Manager.
• In-person interview
• Final HR interview with Talent Acquisition

If you’re successful joining the team, you’ll be meeting our CEO in person during our new joiners breakfast in London – a great opportunity to network with your peers.

Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.