Job Information
KeyBank Sr. Risk Analyst, Merchant Acquiring in Remote, United States
Location:
For Those Who Work At Home - Various, Ohio 44144
ABOUT THE JOB
The first line Risk team within Commercial Bank is responsible for the governance and tactical execution of owning and managing risk, optimizing risk and return, and enabling sound growth with speed for the business.
The Senior Risk Analyst - Merchant Acquiring performs functions in support of the daily onboarding, risk monitoring, and periodic reviews of merchants for the KMS platform in conjunction with the credit and risk services provided by Key’s vendors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Primary job functions include:
Daily merchant risk reviews and investigations
Review concurrence requests from vendors for new applications, funds held, releases, tracking and follow-up
Monitor daily suspended transactions
Merchant communication and follow-up (includes internal stakeholders) related to investigations and periodic reviews
Collection placements with external vendors
Respond to Sales staff inquiries related to pending applications and potential opportunities
Participate in oversight meetings with internal risk and compliance partners
Support internal Third Party governance and due diligence requirements for KMS Vendors
Prepare and maintain presentations, deliverables and reporting for governance, risk and vendor forums
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONs
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of risk experience, preferred merchant acquiring
Understanding of merchant risk, fraud indicators, and risk mitigation practices
Ability to analyze merchant account details and provide recommendations for approval or decline within credit guidelines
Experience in merchant acquiring credit and risk management
Knowledge of merchant boarding systems and processes
Knowledge of merchant acquiring risk systems including external tools such as e-commerce monitoring
Ability to synthesize, create and clearly communicate complex topics in PowerPoint
Experience in Excel with an ability to manage large data sets, creating summary views using pivots tables, data graphs/visualizations
Experience with Tableau and Sequel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Focus on teamwork and collaboration
Strong work ethic, positive attitude,
Strong attention to detail, quality, speed and accuracy
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Desire to develop personally and professionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Tableau and Sequel
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $85,000 to $88,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
Please click here (https://www.key.com/kco/images/Key_Benefit_Eligibility_Chart.pdf) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/14/2025
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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