Senior Manager, Buyer Risk Strategist at Flutterwave

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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.