Senior Risk Analyst, Payments (Remote)

Boulevard; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay and bonus

Fully remote with support

Health/dental/vision insurance

HSA employer contribution

Parental leave

Paid time off

WFH reimbursement

Boulevard Bucks

Job summary

Boulevard is seeking a Risk Analyst II to review merchant applications, monitor transactions for risk, and handle payments-related escalations. You will perform KYC/AML reviews and ensure compliance with card brand rules and internal policies.

The role requires 3–7 years in payments, strong analysis and communication skills, and familiarity with SQL/Excel. This is a fully remote position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in the payment industry, with focus on underwriting, transaction monitoring, customer support and/or fraud/risk management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Google, especially Excel/Sheets.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau or Sigma is a plus.
• Familiarity with merchant processing platforms and applications.
• Knowledge of card brands rules and PCI compliance.
• Ability to read and understand credit card processing statements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and research capabilities to make decisions on complex merchant-related issues.
• Comfortable reaching out to customers directly via email or phone calls to review merchant application details.
• Autonomous work ethic, comfortable in a digitally connected environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct merchant application reviews including KYC/AML checks.
• Review flagged transactions and alerts, recommending compliance with processing standards.
• Assist in development of fraud detection and risk management systems and tools.
• Review merchant transaction history to assess risk and approve processing limits.
• Manage inquiries from customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Onboarding, Customer Support, and external partners on payment processing matters.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Autonomous work ethic

Attention to detail

Underwriting experience

Fraud/risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma minimum

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Sigma

Job description

Boulevard is seeking a Risk Analyst II to review merchant applications, monitor transactions for risk, and handle payments-related escalations. You will perform KYC/AML reviews and ensure compliance with card brand rules and internal policies.

The role requires 3–7 years in payments, strong analysis and communication skills, and familiarity with SQL/Excel. This is a fully remote position with competitive compensation and benefits.