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Director - Merchant Fraud & Risk Operations - FinTech

Employee Forums·Posted 1 week ago

Location

All India

Experience

12–16 years

Required Skills

Risk ManagementData AnalysisTeam LeadershipComplianceVendor ManagementCustomer ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPayment Risk ManagementChargeback OperationsProblemSolving Skills

About the Role

As the Director of Merchant Fraud and Risk Operations in a Fintech company, your role is crucial in designing and implementing effective strategies to manage chargeback and payment risks. Your responsibilities include:

  • Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive chargeback and payment risk management strategies that are in line with the company's objectives. - Risk Assessment: Conduct in-depth risk assessments to identify weaknesses in payment processes and provide actionable insights for enhancement. - Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of analysts and risk specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. - Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to monitor chargeback trends, pinpoint root causes, and create strategies to mitigate future occurrences. - Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams such as IT, finance, and customer service to ensure seamless risk management practices. - Compliance: Ensure that all payment processes adhere to industry regulations and standards like PCI DSS and other relevant guidelines. - Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports to senior management on chargeback metrics, trends, and risk exposure. - Vendor Management: Manage relationships with payment processors, fraud prevention vendors, and third-party service providers to enhance risk management capabilities. - Customer Experience: Implement initiatives to enhance customer experience while reducing chargeback rates. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field; MBA preferred.

  • • 12+ years of experience in payment risk management, chargeback operations, or similar fields.

  • • Strong knowledge of payment processing systems, chargeback processes, and fraud prevention techniques.

  • • Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing high-performing teams.

  • • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.

  • • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • • Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards related to payment processing and fraud prevention.
  • The above qualifications and responsibilities make you an essential part of the company's merchant fraud and risk operations, helping drive strategic decisions and ensuring a secure payment environment while enhancing customer experience. As the Director of Merchant Fraud and Risk Operations in a Fintech company, your role is crucial in designing and implementing effective strategies to manage chargeback and payment risks. Your responsibilities include:

  • Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive chargeback and payment risk management strategies that are in line with the company's objectives. - Risk Assessment: Conduct in-depth risk assessments to identify weaknesses in payment processes and provide actionable insights for enhancement. - Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of analysts and risk specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. - Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to monitor chargeback trends, pinpoint root causes, and create strategies to mitigate future occurrences. - Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams such as IT, finance, and customer service to ensure seamless risk management practices. - Compliance: Ensure that all payment processes adhere to industry regulations and standards like PCI DSS and other relevant guidelines. - Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports to senior management on chargeback metrics, trends, and risk exposure. - Vendor Management: Manage relationships with payment processors, fraud prevention vendors, and third-party service providers to enhance risk management capabilities. - Customer Experience: Implement initiatives to enhance customer experience while reducing chargeback rates.

  • Qualifications required for this role include:

  • • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field; MBA preferred.

  • • 12+ years of experience in payment risk management, chargeback operations, or similar fields.

  • • Strong knowledge of payment processing systems, chargeback processes, and fraud prevention techniques.

  • • Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing high-performing teams.

  • • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.

  • • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • • Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards related to payment processing and fraud prevention.
  • The above qualifications and responsibilities make you an essential part of the company's merchant fraud and risk operations, helping drive strategic decisions and ensuring a secure payment environment while enhancing

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