Company Info
Large organization
Flutterwave was created on the belief that all Africans should be able to participate and succeed in the global economy. To achieve this goal, we have created a secure payment infrastructure that enables consumers and businesses (both African and international) to send and receive payments in a convenient borderless manner.
200 + Employees
Flutterwave was created on the belief that all Africans should be able to participate and succeed in the global economy. To achieve this goal, we have created a secure payment infrastructure that enables consumers and businesses (both African and international) to send and receive payments in a convenient borderless manner.
1). Senior Manager, Risk Scoring and Decisioning
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Risk Organisation
The Role
- Flutterwave is seeking highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Risk Scoring and Decisioning to join our dynamic team.
- As a leading player in the fintech industry, we are dedicated to revolutionizing financial services through innovative technology and data-driven solutions.
- The Senior Manager will play a crucial role in developing and implementing risk scoring models and decisioning strategies to optimize our risk management processes and drive business growth.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the development and enhancement of risk scoring models and decisioning strategies across multiple products and channels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Product Management, and Engineering to define requirements, collect data, and implement models into production systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Support the Head of Risk scoring & decisioning in ensuring that risk scoring models and decision strategies comply with industry regulations and standards, working closely with legal and compliance teams
- Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data that may impact risk assessments and decisions.
- Support the Head of Risk scoring & decisioning in communicating risk insights, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders, providing guidance on risk-related matters.
- Monitor the performance of risk scoring models and decisioning strategies, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to risk management and scoring methodologies.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of risk analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Communicate key findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders through clear and concise presentations and reports.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and develop risk management solutions that balance risk mitigation with business growth objectives.
- Support regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring that risk scoring models and decisioning strategies adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Drive initiatives to automate and streamline risk management processes, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning techniques where applicable.
Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a waver:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in risk management, credit scoring, or related fields within the financial services industry.
- Strong technical skills including proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and programming languages such as Python, or SQL.
- Experience with machine learning techniques and tools for building predictive models (e.g., logistic regression, decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting).
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR).
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to effectively manage and mentor a team of analysts.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and drive results through influence and persuasion.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Senior Manager, Buyer Risk
Location: Lekki, Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Risk Organisation
The Role
- Flutterwave is looking for a Senior Manager, Buyer Risk, who will be a key leader responsible for managing the buyer risk function.
- Your role will involve developing and implementing robust risk management strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the security and integrity of buyer transactions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive risk management strategies to safeguard against potential financial losses.
- Establish and maintain risk management policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Analyze transaction data and collaborate with the team to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of potential risks.
- Provide guidance and direction to team members in the execution of risk mitigation initiatives.
- Oversee and enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all risk management practices align with regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and technology, to integrate risk management practices into business processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and refinement of policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Implement a detail-oriented approach to ensure thorough risk assessments and precise strategy implementations.
- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to anticipate and address emerging risks.
Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a waver:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Proven 8+ years’ experience in buyer risk management within the financial or fintech industry, with a track record of leadership and strategic thinking.
- Proven track record of successfully detecting and mitigating various fraud modus operandi (MOs) within the payments or financial industry.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change initiatives.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- In-depth understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to articulate complex risk-related concepts in a clear and understandable manner for non-risk team members.
- Demonstrated ability to develop a clear and comprehensive project plan for long-range initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Ability to design and develop training programs for operations teams, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle buyer risk-related tasks.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: