Risk Operations Specialist
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Job Description
ABOUT UNIT
Unit is a market leader in embedded finance. We offer ready-to-launch financial services - like banking and capital - and serve millions of end-users across ~100 customers, including Wix, Bill.com, Honeybook, Relay, and more.
We’re repeat founders with technical backgrounds, working hard to build a successful company that we’re proud to work at. Our product moves $40b+ annually and processes 12m+ API calls daily. We’ve raised $160m+ from top investors including Insight, Accel, and 60+ angels.
The Role
We are hiring a Risk Operations Specialist to join our growing team. Reporting to the Risk Operations Team Lead, the Risk Operations Specialist will play a critical role in the onboarding process. The successful candidate will help protect the company and client by researching, analyzing and making a recommendation for incoming applications. The position is based in New York.
Responsibilities include:
Review incoming applications for risk, information verification, and/or technical error.
Communicating with Clients and Bank Partners on patterns detected during application reviews
Being an escalation point for part-time Risk Operations Associates
Underwriting applications and conducting fraud investigations on applications/transactions
Responding to Client and internal support inquiries around applications
Supporting special projects as needed and help writing policies and procedures.
What We’re Looking For
2+ years experience in operational support roles.
Knowledge of CIP/KYC/OFAC rules and regulations
Knowledge of and experience with finance/fintech/fraud ecosystem - advantage
Availability Monday-Friday and designated on-call weekends
Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers
Interest in a quick fast-paced environment
Team mindset and ability to make risk-based decisions
LIFE AT UNIT
Working at Unit means joining a global team on a mission to create a more equitable financial ecosystem. We’re a fast-growing team of individuals who are passionate about their work, see the big picture and always seek to empower our clients and their end-customers.
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