Risk Analyst

InterQuest are supporting a FinTech who are seeking a proactive analyst with over 2 years of experience in payments risk, preferably with a background in merchant risk and fraud. The ideal candidate will be eager to tackle new and complex data challenges and is comfortable working collaboratively in a team setting that is building solutions from the ground up. Technical skills in SQL and Python are desirable, but a strong motivation to make a meaningful impact on our business and customers is essential. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of individual merchants and portfolios to assess their risk profiles. Produce high-quality summary reports for partners, highlighting risk hotspots and providing actionable insights. Develop, implement, and automate insightful analyses that cut through noise, offering clear, actionable improvement suggestions for better portfolio monitoring and partner collaboration. Collaborate with various payments firms and insurers to understand and meet their needs. Support colleagues across the business by sharing insights on observed risks and guiding product development to better serve our customers. We are looking for: Over 2 years of experience as a risk analyst in the payments industry, with a focus on merchant and fraud risks. Excellent writing, numerical, and logical skills. Experience in data analysis and insight generation, with proficiency in SQL and Python being a strong plus. Ability to identify trends and insights from complex, noisy data sources and communicate them clearly.