Risk Strategy Analyst

Coins.ph

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Shanghai, ChinaData & AI & Risk - Risk /HybridAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Risk Analyst with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the crypto and payments industry. In this role, you will help design, implement, and optimize risk strategies to safeguard the platform, with a particular focus on merchant risk management and transaction monitoring. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to balance business growth with robust risk controls.Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze platform transactions to identify unusual patterns, potential fraud, or high-risk activities.
  • Conduct merchant onboarding risk assessments (KYB) and ongoing merchant risk reviews.
  • Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to develop risk control rules and workflows.
  • Utilize data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python) to detect anomalies, create risk dashboards, and generate actionable insights.
  • Review incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements to prevent recurrence.
  • Keep up-to-date with evolving fraud trends, payment regulations, and crypto industry best practices.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in risk management, fraud detection, merchant risk, or fintech risk roles.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in handling large datasets.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, for effective cross-team and international communication.
  • Familiarity with merchant risk assessment, payment fraud detection, or KYB/KYC processes is a strong plus.
  • Skilled in SQL, Excel, and/or Python; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.

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