Financial Risk Manager

OverviewThe world is moving towards instant digital payments and TabaPay is leading the way. We help thousands of Fintechs in the US and Canada instantly move money in and out of accounts and we are actively expanding into other countries. Our customers represent the hottest verticals in the financial service industry such as neobanks, challenger brokers, gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars each year. To learn more visit OverviewWe are seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager with an emphasis on Financial Risk Management with expertise key components of an Enterprise Risk Management including management of Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Assessment, Risk and Controls inventory and reporting. This role will maintain an emphasis on the financial risk types and as such go deep in policy management, financial risk quantification, and financial risk reporting. Additionally the ideal candidate will bring a strong background in analyzing merchant financial risk, as you collaborate closely with our merchant onboarding teams to assess new and existing merchants, mitigating risk while enabling growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and enhance risk management policies and procedures, with a focus on financial risk.Own and drive risk reporting, ensuring senior leadership and regulators receive accurate and timely updates.Build and refine the risk framework to quantify and monitor financial risks across the business.Partner with the merchant onboarding team to evaluate the financial risk profile of new merchants.Conduct individual merchant reviews, assessing financial statements, transaction data, and payment activity.Determine merchant eligibility against established credit risk policies, escalating exceptions where necessary.Provide insights and recommendations on portfolio-level financial risk exposures.Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to balance risk management with growth objectives.Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks in payments and fintech.Qualifications5+ years of experience in risk management, policy management, or financial risk within fintech, payments, or financial services.Strong expertise in policy design, reporting, and governance.Proven ability to quantify financial and credit risks using both qualitative and quantitative methods.Hands-on experience working with merchant onboarding/boarding processes and assessing merchant-level financial risks.Knowledge of credit risk frameworks, underwriting standards, and financial risk models.Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and executive reporting.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a pensation and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.Benefits100% employer-paid health care insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for employee only)Employer 401K MatchingGenerous and Flexible PTOEEO StatementEEO Employer: TabaPay is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21