Senior Risk Data Analyst

Stefanini, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. is seeking a Senior Risk Data Analyst to provide data-driven insights that enhance risk management and operational performance. This role involves developing reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions in collaboration with various teams, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the payments lifecycle.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and the flexibility of a remote or hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or risk analytics.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large datasets.
• Effective communication of complex insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytics dashboards and reports.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
• Collaborate with teams to develop data solutions.

Skills

Data analytics

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

SQL, Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Senior Risk Data Analyst

We are looking for a senior analyst to deliver data-driven insights that strengthen risk management, compliance oversight, and operational performance. This role partners closely with Risk, Compliance, Underwriting, Product, and Operations teams to develop reporting, analytics, and automation solutions that support informed decision-making across the payments lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytics & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting related to fraud, return rates, chargebacks, transaction performance, and compliance metrics.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support monitoring of merchant performance, portfolio health, and transaction risk indicators.
• Provide analytical support for compliance reviews, audits, testing programs, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with underwriting and risk teams to identify opportunities for improved controls and decision‑making.
• Build and enhance automated reporting, workflows, and data processes.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to improve data infrastructure and monitoring capabilities.
• Support the development of risk monitoring tools, alerts, and decisioning frameworks.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytics needs.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Present insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, risk analytics, business intelligence, or financial services analytics.
• Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and communicate insights effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in payments, fintech, banking, or financial services.
• Familiarity with ACH, NACHA rules, transaction monitoring, or payments risk management.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience with automation, data pipelines, or business intelligence platforms.
• Exposure to fraud analytics, risk modeling, or compliance reporting.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, reliable reporting that supports business and risk decisions.
• Actionable insights that identify trends, risks, and performance opportunities.
• Increased operational efficiency through automation and process improvements.
• Strong support for compliance, audit, and risk management initiatives.
• Positive stakeholder feedback and effective cross‑functional collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Work Environment

Remote or hybrid role with a blend of independent analytical work and cross‑functional collaboration across Risk, Compliance, Underwriting, Product, and Operations teams.