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Risk Analyst II

Risk Analyst II

Veterans StaffingPhiladelphia, PA, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Risk Management Analyst

Risk Management Analysts are tasked with individual account evaluations to determine acceptability within the firm's risk appetite, identification of fraudulent activities, and continued compliance with industry standards and practices. Investigations may include examination of financial, credit, and publicly available information, as well as direct interaction with customers, sales / service, and senior management teams. Analysts are further responsible for approval, documentation, and execution of escalations, exceptions, and restricted tasks within their assigned limits. In addition, Analysts are expected to identify risk-related trends within the application and performance populations; as well as assignment of local or participation in firmwide special projects as needed.

We are looking for a Risk Analyst who will :

  • Analyze transactional, financial, and behavioral data to assess risk exposure and detect anomalies.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and predictive models using tools like Python, R, SQL, and Power BI / Tableau.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to enhance fraud detection, risk scoring, and trend forecasting.
  • Monitor and refine AI-driven transaction monitoring systems to reduce false positives and improve accuracy.
  • Conduct investigations into flagged activities, including customer interactions and document reviews.
  • Collaborate with compliance, product, and engineering teams to implement risk controls and automation.
  • Document and execute escalations, exceptions, and restricted tasks within assigned authority.
  • Identify emerging risk trends and contribute to firmwide risk initiatives and special projects.

We are looking for candidates who :

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Risk Management, or related field.
  • Have 3-5 years of experience in risk analysis, data analytics, or fraud detection.
  • Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in a business environment.
  • Have advanced MS Excel skills and hands-on experience with SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Have the ability to analyze, process, and act on big data, preferably experience with AI / ML frameworks.
  • Have an understanding of financial systems, compliance standards, and risk frameworks.
  • Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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