Risk Analyst
Wave HQ • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 9, 2026
Here's how you will make an impact:
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Performing complex fraud investigations using a wide variety of data in order to accept, reject or refer transactions for further investigation. You're a self-proclaimed (risk) detective!
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Assessing the chargeback risk of each business and working directly with small business owners to establish good business practices to protect themselves against disputes.
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Demonstrating strong attention to detail in minimizing fraudulent activities, identifying risk exposure, and determining regulatory or compliance violations
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Looking for opportunities to improve the way we currently work to support efficiencies and process improvements.
You Thrive Here By Possessing the Following:
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2+ years of merchant underwriting/adjudicating experience working in a payments or fintech space.
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Strong credit risk experience with the ability to identify high-risk businesses.
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A thorough understanding of best practices for preventing service-related chargebacks, and experience in improving policies and operations within a fast-paced environment.
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Fraud and/or compliance risk experience, preferably having worked in monitoring accounts and transactions to identify fraudulent behaviour in online businesses.
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Experience working with rule-based fraud detection tools and a willingness to apply these skills using both internal and third-party tools.
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The ability to manage relationships with our small business owners, using your excellent communication skills to do so.
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You can ask “the right questions” when probing for critical information from a customer and deliver not-so-great news in a way that they are still left feeling great about Wave
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You are resourceful - you know where to dig up relevant, real-world information and understand “the big picture” before making decisions.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
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