Lead Risk Management Specialist

2 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Signifyd Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Risk Management Specialist to join our team at Signifyd. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge in fraud prevention, demonstrate the ability to lead projects, and effectively mentor and coach others in risk management strategies.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Lead and oversee risk management projects, ensuring successful implementation and measurable impact on loss reduction.
  • Act as a trusted risk expert and advisor, providing guidance on risk mitigation strategies tailored to various business verticals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate and enforce risk-related policies and procedures, ensuring company-wide adoption and adherence.
  • Prioritize and manage competing risk events, working swiftly and independently to remediate issues while anticipating future risk trends.
  • Develop and enhance systematic loss investigation frameworks to be used across the team.
  • Leverage advanced analytical skills to solve complex risk-related problems, using data-driven insights and logical reasoning to propose effective solutions.
  • Facilitate clear communication within the team and across departments, identifying communication gaps, and implementing solutions to improve collaboration.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, ensuring effective teamwork and a positive impact on all projects.
  • Mentor and coach team members in risk prevention best practices, fostering growth and development within the team.
  • Actively identify areas for operational improvement and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the risk management function.

**Key Skills and Attributes:**

  • Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to delegate tasks, manage projects, and guide others towards successful outcomes.
  • Prior experience in the airline/travel/events space is desirable.
  • Proven/demonstrable experience with database language (e.g., SQL) as well as Business Intelligence and reporting tools (Looker, Tableau, Splunk, etc.).
  • Strong tactical decision-making skills in risk prevention, demonstrating the ability to prioritize and resolve issues independently.
  • Advanced analytical thinking and the ability to create structured frameworks for risk investigations.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering teamwork and facilitating discussions across the organization.
  • Deep domain knowledge in risk prevention, transaction lifecycle, and industry best practices.
  • Expert knowledge of risk prevention tools and procedures, with the ability to train and coach others in their use.
  • Commitment to personal and team growth, actively identifying and implementing development opportunities.

**Expected Impact:**

  • Drive risk mitigation initiatives to significantly reduce losses.
  • Establish and communicate effective risk prevention strategies, anticipating and curbing future risk risks.
  • Improve team performance and operational efficiency through effective leadership and collaboration.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead, mentor, and drive risk prevention strategies within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about fighting risk and have a proven track record in the domain, we encourage you to apply.



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