Mercury

Risk User Experience Specialist

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Mercury is a financial technology company revolutionizing banking. We aim to simplify financial workflows for businesses by providing powerful banking solutions. To ensure the trust and safety of our customers, partners, and ecosystem, we have a world-class Risk team. We're expanding this team and seeking a Risk User Experience Specialist to make risk decisions, provide exceptional user experiences, and contribute to a secure environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: 2-3 years of experience in banking, fintech, or other financial services.
  • Risk Experience: 2-3 years of experience working in the risk space.
  • Product Knowledge: Product sense and knowledge of banking products, including:
    • ACH
    • International Wires
    • SWIFT
    • Checks
    • Debit Cards

Responsibilities

  • Respond to limit request increases from high and moderate risk users, reviewing account and transactional activity to determine alignment with expected account usage.
  • Review and decision remote check deposits submitted by users utilizing internal tools and third-party systems.
  • Manage a high-volume caseload within service level agreements, prioritizing critical attention to detail.
  • Respond to Risk support requests in the mailbox and Slack channels related to limit increases and other account operations inquiries from financial partners, users, or internal/external parties.
  • Document rationale for risk decisions with supporting documentation.
  • Write clear documentation on current processes and assist in training future teammates.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes through tooling changes and procedure updates.
  • Maintain a positive user experience while mitigating potential fraud loss or risk to Mercury.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified

Company Information

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A; and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.

Skills

Risk Management
Banking Products
ACH
International Wires
SWIFT
Checks
Debit Cards
User Experience
Process Improvement
Documentation

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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