Our mission is to power a new wave of prosperity across Africa. By enabling global digital payments on a continent that’s been largely cut off from the digital economy, we’re creating the infrastructure to power Africa’s growth in the 21st Century. Founded in 2016 by a team of ex-bankers, entrepreneurs and engineers, we provide the underlying technology platform that allows businesses to make and accept payments anywhere in Africa. Our HQ is in San Francisco with offices in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and Johannesburg
Associate, Buyer Risk Strategy
- Job Type Full Time , Remote
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 4 years
- Location Lagos
- City Lekki
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
The Role:
Flutterwave is looking for an Associate, Buyer Risk Strategist, who will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of risk management strategies related to buyer transactions. You will be responsible for monitoring transactions, analyzing data, and assisting in the execution of risk mitigation initiatives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Monitor buyer transactions and identify any unusual patterns or anomalies that may indicate potential risks.
- Collaborate with the team to investigate and analyze flagged transactions and take appropriate actions.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights related to buyer behavior and transaction patterns.
- Support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies to ensure the security and integrity of buyer transactions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and technology, to ensure effective risk management practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessment processes, findings, and actions taken.
- Contribute to the creation of training materials and documentation for internal teams.
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to enhance the efficiency of risk monitoring systems.
Required competency and skillset to be a waver:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 4+ years’ working experience in risk management, fraud prevention, or a related field is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect seemingly unrelated sets of data.
- Ability to think strategically and anticipate user needs.
- Hands-on, intermediate level experience in SQL or a similar language.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and ensure smooth execution of risk management processes.
- Proven ability to write comprehensive Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
- Comfortable with an optimization mindset and the ability to balance risks with positive measures.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally
