Senior Manager, Buyer Risk Strategist at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Buyer Risk Strategist

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Category: Risk Organisation

The Role

• Flutterwave is looking for a Senior Manager, Buyer Risk Strategist, who will be a key leader responsible for managing the buyer risk function.
• Your role will involve developing and implementing robust risk management strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the security and integrity of buyer transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive risk management strategies to safeguard against potential financial losses.
• Establish and maintain risk management policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Analyze transaction data and collaborate with the team to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of potential risks.
• Provide guidance and direction to team members in the execution of risk mitigation initiatives.
• Oversee and enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all risk management practices align with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and technology, to integrate risk management practices into business processes.
• ​​Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and refinement of policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Implement a detail-oriented approach to ensure thorough risk assessments and precise strategy implementations.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to anticipate and address emerging risks.

Required Competency and skillset to be a Waver

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven 8+ years’ experience in buyer risk management within the financial or fintech industry, with a track record of leadership and strategic thinking.
• Proven track record of successfully detecting and mitigating various fraud modus operandi (MOs) within the payments or financial industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change initiatives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• In-depth understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to articulate complex risk-related concepts in a clear and understandable manner for non-risk team members.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a clear and comprehensive project plan for long-range initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Ability to design and develop training programs for operations teams, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle buyer risk-related tasks.

Application Closing Date
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