Fincrime Risk Manager
What's the role about
Paysend is hiring! We are looking for a talented Fincrime Risk Manager to become a valued member of our team. As a Fincrime Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in formulating and executing fincrime prevention strategies tailored specifically for the US and Canadian markets. Collaborating with a dynamic international team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our mission to facilitate seamless and secure money transfers. Join us in our pursuit of simplifying financial transactions while ensuring the highest level of integrity and trust for our customers.
What you’ll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud and financial crimes in the US and globally across all business operations.
- Conduct regular risk and control assessments to identify the Company’s vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance risk management awareness andensure compliance with the relevant policies and procedures
- Investigate suspected cases of fraud or financial misconduct, gather evidence, and recommend appropriate disciplinary or legal actions.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to update and improve fraud and fincrime prevention strategies.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports on risk incidents, fraud and fincrime trends, and risk assessments to senior management.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on risk management and fraud and fincrime awareness, prevention techniques, and reporting protocols.
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and external auditors during investigations and audits.
- Develop and maintain the Company’s risk management policies and procedures.
- Facilitate the Company’s risk appetite development, approval, and performance.
- Prepare and deliver risk management updates to the Board of Directors.
- Support risk management efforts across Paysend Group as necessary.
What you’ll need to be successful in the role
- 5+ years of experience in the US money transmitter fraud prevention, financial crime risk management, or related fields. Experience in cross border money remittances and card payments, including card payment fraud and fincrime prevention, is mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field.
- Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner or Financial Crime Risk
Manager) preferred. - In-depth knowledge of fraud and fincrime prevention techniques and applicable regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work independently under pressure.
- Google suites, other standard office software
- Risk management and assessment proficiency
- Fluent English
Desired Skills/Competencies/Experiences:
- Specific skills, traits and competencies that will be beneficial for this role
- Experience of building and maintaining the risk management framework in a fintech
- Excellent understanding of Paysend business
- Department
- Compliance & Risk
- Locations
- Miami
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Paysend
At Paysend, we’re on a mission to simplify cross-border payments for everyone by creating the world’s biggest open, instant digital payment network.
As a next-generation integrated global payment platform, we connect consumers and businesses to pay and send money online anywhere, anyhow, and in any currency.
Founded in 2017 with the introduction of card-to-card transfers, we now offer a comprehensive suite of financial solutions that go beyond traditional money transfers.With a global reach and offices in London, Belgrade, Dublin, and Miami, we’re proud to serve millions of customers in over 170 countries.
Our platform delivers interoperability across major card networks like Mastercard, Visa, and China UnionPay, as well as local payment schemes, connected by the largest digital payment network. We provide access to over 20 billion endpoints to make cross-border payments simple and accessible for everyone.But we’re not just about technology; we’re about people.
At Paysend, you’ll thrive in a connected, principle-driven culture that empowers you to solve complex challenges in the world of global finance. Join our talented global team and revolutionize the world of global payments while accelerating your career growth.
Paysend: Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Everyone.
Fincrime Risk Manager
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