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Senior Financial Risk Analyst

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
125K-170K Annually
Senior level
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
125K-170K Annually
Senior level
Assess and manage financial risk (chargebacks) for enterprise merchants, improve risk management framework, lead cross-functional projects, advise credit risk committee, and collaborate with Product, Legal, and Commercial teams.
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Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Financial Risk Analyst

As a Senior Financial Risk Analyst located in Chicago, you will be part of a team of high-performing professionals that evaluates and manages financial risk (i.e. chargebacks) arising from a portfolio of enterprise merchants, as well as assessing the risk of new products. 

As a member of our team, you will help us scale and innovate our financial risk management framework and processes. You will be working closely with the Commercial, Product and Legal teams while collaborating with some of the biggest merchants processing on the Adyen platform, all with one overarching goal: limiting Adyen’s exposure to credit losses. Our  team is highly motivated, extremely innovative, and thrives on shared success. As we operate globally, our team is part of an international team with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Our ideal new team member has a proven track record of solving problems, is a great communicator with an affinity for technology and a passion for finance.

What you’ll be doing

  • You will work closely with our very diverse merchant portfolio, to assess and analyze their business model and financial health, and provide clear and concise credit risk advice to the Adyen credit risk committee. 
  • You will drive continuous improvement of our risk management framework, including policies, tools and processes, to further improve the quality and scalability of our risk management objectives. 
  • You will lead projects from beginning to end, and help us to find optimal solutions for our merchants by collaborating with various teams and ensuring we are aligned with our risk management framework;
  • You will share your credit risk knowledge to Product,Legal and Compliance teams to ensure credit risk is properly considered in new commercial product development;
  • You will share Adyen’s approach to credit risk management to merchants, commercial teams, and regulators.

The base salary for this role in Chicago is: $125,000-$170,000. The total compensation package also includes RSUs (Restricted Stock Units). 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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