Risk Analyst

The role

This person will identify, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with digital asset transactions. They will build a fraud detection and risk assessment framework from the ground up.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a risk management strategy for digital assets.
• Resolve automatically flagged transactions and individuals.
• File suspicious activity reports as required.
• Monitor and analyze transaction data to detect fraud and risk trends.
• Utilize data analysis techniques and fraud detection tools.
• Create and maintain risk assessment models.
• Partner with engineering to design fraud detection systems.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements like AML and KYC.
• Draft reports and dashboards on risk findings for leadership.
• Lead cross-functional risk assessments for new product launches.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in fraud analysis, risk management, or financial crime prevention.
• Experience with fraud detection systems, transaction monitoring tools, and data analysis platforms (SQL, Python, R).
• Strong knowledge of digital asset platforms, blockchain technology, and stablecoin ecosystems.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, particularly regarding AML, KYC, and financial crime prevention.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or CAMS.
• Experience with machine learning models for fraud detection and predictive analytics.
• Familiarity with incident response protocols and risk mitigation frameworks in financial services.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup or scaling fintech environment.

About the company

Fin is a next-generation payments platform built for high-value, global, and instant transactions. It is a Series A-stage company backed by Sequoia, Circle, and other notable investors.