Senior Manager, Seller RiskFlutterwave

The Role

•  Flutterwave is seeking an experienced and dynamic seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Seller Risk to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate seller-related risks and safeguard the integrity of our platform.
• The Senior Manager, Seller Risk will play a critical role in assessing, monitoring, and managing risk exposure associated with sellers on our platform, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive seller risk management policies, procedures, and controls to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with seller activities.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk management strategies and identify emerging risks and trends.
• Design and implement risk-based due diligence processes for onboarding new sellers, including KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Product, to ensure alignment of risk management initiatives with business objectives.
• Monitor seller performance and behavior patterns to detect potentially fraudulent activities or compliance breaches, and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics to track and report on seller risk exposure and compliance status.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of risk analysts, fostering a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks in the fintech and e-commerce sectors, and assess their potential impact on seller risk management strategies.
• Represent the company in meetings with regulators, industry associations, and other external stakeholders on matters related to seller risk management and compliance.

Required Competency and Skillset to be a Waver

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven 8+ years of experience in risk management, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing seller risk within a fintech or e-commerce company.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations, including KYC, AML, and consumer protection laws, as they relate to seller risk management.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective risk management strategies and controls to mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify patterns, trends, and anomalies indicative of potential risks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), CRM (Certified Risk Manager), or CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) preferred.
• Experience with risk management tools and technologies, including risk assessment software, data analytics platforms, and visualization tools.