Role Summary
The Risk Analytics Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of highly skilled professionals who utilize analytical tools and models to implement effective risk strategies and automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the UK-based Risk Analytics team in driving business growth through data-driven insights.
* Develop and implement cutting-edge automation tools and models (workflows, scorecards) to streamline underwriting processes.
* Maintain and develop Machine Learning (ML) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to mitigate merchant risk and payment fraud.
* Create and maintain comprehensive dashboards to track risk performance and inform strategic business decisions.
* Set up proactive monitoring alerts to prevent merchant losses.
* Collaborate closely with merchant investigations and fraud investigations teams to ensure effective monitoring of merchants and fraud.
Requirements:
* Prior experience working in data analytics within the payments industry.
* Advanced SQL skills, with experience in Python or R programming languages.
* In-depth knowledge of AI tools and advanced statistical methods for detecting and mitigating risk.
* Experience using visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBi.
* Highly productive and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, confident in collaborating with stakeholders and senior management.
* Extensive multi-tasking and prioritization skills, able to excel in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.