Risk & Compliance Associate at Planet

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Banking, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required as minimum
  • Knowledge of commercial financial products/services
  • Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of best practice fraud risk management and governance frameworks and methodologies
  • 1-3 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governance or audit functions
  • Understanding of banking/financial services industry
  • Basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations (or equivalent in other financial services organizations)
  • Familiar with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel or other database applications
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strategic Thinking and Planning
  • Adaptive to fast-paced work environment
  • Effective communicator
  • Written and spoken fluency in English required (Arabic is an added advantage)
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented team player

Responsibilities

  • Perform assessments of all processes through a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with regulation and acceptable fraud and credit risk
  • Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed SLAs
  • Manage risk-related ad-hoc activities and recommend SMART actions in a timely manner
  • Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework and play a key role in identifying and managing risk issues for the UAE business
  • Perform assessments of IT risk-related aspects of the business
  • Conduct reviews of processes to check compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance
  • Report regularly to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance on fraud investigations and the UAE business’ fraud risk profile
  • Liaise and work closely with teams in Information Technology, Merchant Account Services, Finance, Customer Happiness Centre, and Operations as required
  • Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation and regulation

Skills

Risk Assessment
Fraud Monitoring
Compliance
Audit
Regulatory Reporting
IT Risk Assessment
Risk Management Framework
Payments
Financial Services

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$617.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Antaris threatens market share.
Recent layoffs may impact operational efficiency and innovation.
Expansion of partnerships may stretch resources, reducing service quality.

Differentiation

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
Their subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse sectors.
Planet's AI-driven analytics enhance satellite imagery insights significantly.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics can expand into agriculture and urban planning sectors.
Partnerships with platforms like UP42 enhance data offerings and capabilities.
Smart city management using satellite data offers new revenue streams.

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