Merchant Risk and Underwriting Specialist

Razer; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Razer is seeking a Merchant Risk and Underwriting Specialist to join their team in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This role involves assessing risks associated with merchant accounts, underwriting applications, and implementing strategies to manage fraud. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, along with relevant academic qualifications and experience in risk management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in merchant underwriting or risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of KYC, KYB, AML frameworks.
• Familiarity with payment schemes and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate merchant applications and conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Monitor merchant accounts and implement risk management strategies.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders on risk management insights.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management

Tools

Risk management tools

Payment processing platforms

CRM systems

Job description

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities : As a Merchant Risk and Underwriting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assessing and managing risks associated with merchant accounts. You will be responsible for underwriting new merchant applications, conducting risk assessments, and implementing strategies to mitigate potential fraud and financial losses. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of payment processing regulations and industry best practices.

• Evaluate merchant applications and conduct comprehensive risk assessments to determine eligibility for account approval.
• Analyze transaction data, financial statements, and other relevant information to assess merchant risk profiles and identify potential red flags.
• Ensure compliance with payment network rules, regulations, and internal policies governing merchant account management and underwriting procedures.
• Monitor merchant accounts for changes in risk profiles and implement appropriate risk management strategies, including account monitoring, limit adjustments, and account closures.
• Perform ODD and periodic reviews of existing merchants to detect suspicious activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, and risk management teams, to provide insights and recommendations on merchant risk management strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of merchant underwriting decisions, risk assessments, and account monitoring activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in merchant risk management practices, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and improving underwriting policies, workflows, and documentation.
• Perform shift duties and undertake any other tasks assigned by the management as required.

Pre-Requisites:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in merchant underwriting, risk assessment, or fraud prevention (eCommerce payments experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of KYC, KYB, AML, and fraud risk management frameworks.
• Familiarity with payment schemes (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay) and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in using risk management tools, payment processing platforms, and CRM systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must be willing to perform shift duties and accept any tasks assigned by management as required.

Pre-Requisites :

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