Senior Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Risk Manager (Fintech): Developing and implementing risk management frameworks for crypto payment operations with an accent on fraud prevention, P2P payment vulnerabilities, and merchant onboarding. Focus on building internal controls to reduce financial losses and aligning risk policies with commercial growth objectives.

Location: Fully Remote (Cyprus)

Company

An international payment service provider offering a comprehensive suite of solutions, including card acquiring, mobile payments, eWallets, bank transfers, and QR code payments.

What you will do

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and operational procedures for crypto payment operations.
• Build merchant and provider onboarding risk assessment processes, including red-flag identification and approval criteria.
• Investigate large-scale incidents related to frozen funds, fraud, chargebacks, and suspicious transaction activity.
• Analyze payment flows to identify vulnerabilities within P2P and alternative payment systems.
• Create internal controls and preventive mechanisms to reduce financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and tech teams to align business growth with risk policies.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, or Payment Operations.
• Strong B2B experience within crypto payments, P2P payment ecosystems, or high-risk industries (e.g., gambling).
• Deep understanding of fraud prevention, frozen funds investigations, and chargeback management.
• Experience working in fast-paced, non-regulated or partially regulated environments.
• Languages: English and Russian required.
• Proven experience in the fintech industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Collaborative and transparent team culture.
• High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.
• Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
• Social benefits.