Risk Strategy Analyst

Coins.ph; Taguig; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the Philippines is seeking a Risk Analyst to monitor and analyze transactions, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with multiple teams to enhance risk strategies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience in risk management or fraud detection. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL and Python is essential. This role plays a crucial part in safeguarding the platform while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2-3 years of experience in risk management or related roles.
• Experience handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze platform transactions for unusual patterns.
• Conduct merchant onboarding risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to develop risk control rules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

SQL

Python

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Risk Analyst with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the crypto and payments industry. In this role, you will help design, implement, and optimize risk strategies to safeguard the platform, with a particular focus on merchant risk management and transaction monitoring. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to balance business growth with robust risk controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze platform transactions to identify unusual patterns, potential fraud, or high‑risk activities.
• Conduct merchant onboarding risk assessments (KYB) and ongoing merchant risk reviews.
• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to develop risk control rules and workflows.
• Utilize data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python) to detect anomalies, create risk dashboards, and generate actionable insights.
• Review incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Keep up‑to‑date with evolving fraud trends, payment regulations, and crypto industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2‑3 years of experience in risk management, fraud detection, merchant risk, or fintech risk roles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, for effective cross‑team and international communication.
• Familiarity with merchant risk assessment, payment fraud detection, or KYB/KYC processes is a strong plus.
• Skilled in SQL, Excel, and/or Python; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to manage tasks independently in a fast‑paced environment.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.