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full-timePayments Risk Analyst
Lightspeedhq · Belfast
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋 Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for an experienced Payments Risk Analyst based in Belfast to join our Global Risk team. In this role you will independently manage less-defined and more complex risk work while contributing to team projects and operational improvements. This role builds on Analyst I capability by recognising patterns, expanding findings, suggesting solutions, and applying sound judgement with minimal direction. What you’ll be doing: Reporting to the Risk Operations Lead, you will be responsible for daily monitoring within multiple risk queues along with various operational tasks including but not limited to: Manage complex transaction, merchant, onboarding, fraud, credit, and compliance cases across risk queues, owning end-to-end assessments using merchant,business, account, transaction, and other risk signals. Apply company, partner, supportability, and restricted-product policies to less-defined reviews with minimal direction, weighing competing factors and making sound decisions with imperfect information. Use reports, risk signals, case trends, operational data, and web-service tools to identify emerging threats, high-risk or suspicious activity, and opportunities for proactive mitigation. Balance portfolio protection and chargeback risk by assessing chargeback likelihood alongside the merchant’s capacity to repay. Resolve compliance violations and complex cases, identify material risks, escalate unresolved issues appropriately, and contribute to resolution and follow-up. Identify recurring issues, control gaps, and risk patterns across tools, workflows, queues, policies, and playbooks, and recommend practical improvements. Produce concise case summaries, findings, recommendations, and decision rationale; maintain accurate documentation and contribute to knowledge material, playbooks, and team learning. Lead complex customer communications and collaborate with Support, FS Merchant Services, Product, risk analysts, and other teams to resolve shared problems. Contribute to incidents, complex reviews, trend investigations, projects, process improvements, and team best practices while prioritising competing work effectively. What you need to bring: We are looking for a highly analytical and collaborative professional with experience within a relevant analyst role along with: 2 years of experience in payments, fraud, credit risk, compliance, or financial services operations or related discipline. Exposure to structured workflows, case management, queues, or service-level targets. Experience working with written procedures and maintaining accurate records. Interest in deepening existing knowledge on fraud, credit risk, merchant risk, and payments and suggesting improvements based on said knowledge. Knowledge of Card Scheme rules and regulations Understanding of the full Chargeback flow and process - Understanding chargeback risk timeframes. Strong working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets Good conceptual thinking with proven analytic, problem-solving and effective reporting skills Experience managing structured case work with increasing complexity and limited direction. Ability to work independently and make decisions based on available information Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment with tight deadlines We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try! What’s in it for you: Come live the Lightspeed Experience… Genuine career growth opportunities based on performance within a company that's continuously expanding Work with highly skilled people who are as passionate about Fraud & Risk as you are An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact Fun activities with your teammates & social events throughout the year Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story … and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy: Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners) Flexible Paid Time Off - providing you the freedom to take time off however you like Private Medical Insurance and cash health plan for optical, dental and more. Health & Wellness Credit- expense up to 400 GBP per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or whatever else you do for your health Mental Health Support through the LifeWorks and Modern Health Apps- whether it is meditation, coaching or counselling you need - each employee gets access to this platform Time off to volunteer and give back to your community Transit / parking benefit - for when you need to travel to the Belfast office A variety of drinks & snacks i
| Role | Payments Risk Analyst |
|---|---|
| Company | Lightspeedhq |
| Location | Belfast |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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