Senior Risk Analyst, KYC at Marqeta

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Marqeta Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Risk ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years related experience
  • Proven ability to develop and implement efficient and effective business and consumer CIP/KYC processes
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results through cross-functional, virtual teams
  • Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules
  • Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email)
  • Skilled in G-Suite, Snowflake, SQL and Looker or similar technologies
  • Undergraduate level degree in STEM or business, finance or economics
  • Card payment issuance, processor, program manager experience
  • Knowledge of basic regulatory and compliance requirements in card payments space

Responsibilities

  • Independently resolve problems that require in depth investigation and/or research
  • Conduct follow-up research on CIP/KYC issues
  • Maintain or exceed established standards for customer service, and resolves complex issues with little or no supervision or direction
  • Coordinates with Issuing Banks to ensure that Marqeta is compliant with their requirements for CIP/KYC; performs required CIP/KYC audits in compliance with bank requirements
  • Practice using sound decision-making and discretion in making independent decisions that mitigate corporate risk at each decision point throughout the review
  • Identify process and/or system improvement initiatives and resolution in order to re-engineer and streamline workflow
  • Maintains a current understanding of and complies with Marqeta and Issuing Bank procedures and policies, including regulatory compliance issues related to BSA procedures and policies, GLBA, Dispute Resolution and Safeguarding Customer Information

Skills

KYC
Risk Analysis
CIP
SQL
Snowflake
Looker
Problem-solving
Communication
Process Improvement

Marqeta

Card issuing and payment processing solutions

About Marqeta

Marqeta provides modern card issuing and payment processing solutions in the fintech sector. Its platform allows businesses to create, issue, and manage payment cards tailored to their specific needs, such as expense management and consumer payments. The service operates through an open API, enabling clients to integrate Marqeta's capabilities into their own applications. This flexibility sets Marqeta apart from competitors, as it caters to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions and tech companies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees each time a card is used, along with potential setup and service fees. Marqeta's ability to quickly adapt to the growing demand for digital payments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to its significant presence in the market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$526.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible time off
Paid family leave
Pet insurance
401k match
Equity
Monthly stipends
Company recognition & awards
Employee Stock Purchase Program

Risks

Class action lawsuit may harm Marqeta's reputation and investor confidence.
Increased regulatory scrutiny could raise compliance costs for Marqeta.
EWA platforms might disrupt Marqeta's traditional card issuing model.

Differentiation

Marqeta's open API platform allows for highly customizable payment solutions.
The company operates in 40 countries, offering a global card issuing platform.
Marqeta's cloud-based infrastructure enables instant access to scalable payment systems.

Upsides

Partnership with Slope taps into the growing Buy Now, Pay Later market.
Demand for flexible working capital solutions boosts Marqeta's embedded finance offerings.
Smarter AI models enhance Marqeta's payment processing capabilities.

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