Risk Management Analyst - job 1 of 4

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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The primary purpose of this position is to support the Global Acceptance Risk Products and Platform Team. The Risk Analyst is considered the first line of defense and is responsible for partnering across the organization to analyze and manage risks associated with the Global Acceptance Risk Platform.

This includes collecting metrics, identifying potential risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and working closely with members of the risk and product teams to ensure that risks are effectively managed, minimized, and tracked. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and preferably experience in risk management or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Perform risk assessments to identify potential risks affecting the product portfolio

• Analyze inputs/data to detect emerging risks and potential threats

• Work across the organization to ensure strategies are created and implemented to minimize the impact of identified risks

• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts and update plans as necessary

• Generate reports and present findings to stakeholders

• Keep accurate and current records of all risk management activities

• Work closely with product managers to integrate risk management process

• Assist in the collection of risk related metrics

• Assist partners in risk related projects as necessary

• Track progress towards risk mitigations

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications:
• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications
• 2-3 years of experience in risk, security, compliance, vendor management or audit, preferably with a financial institution or payment card company
• Understanding of inherent risks, controls and residual risks and/or risk assessments of entities in financial or payment industry
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on course of action
• Excellent customer service and customer support skills
• Experience with successful support of internal customers and suppliers
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, and ability to operate effectively as a team player
• Flexibility and ability to think creatively and to identify new ways to approach old problems
• Undergraduate degree required

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 82,100 to 126,250 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.