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Sr. Risk Operations Associate
Company | Betterment |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $65000 – $90000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in fraud prevention, AML, finance, payments, or brokerage operations (preferred but not required)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and make data-driven decisions
- Customer-focused mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Comfortable with investigating financial transactions and understanding how money moves through various financial systems
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis; experience with SQL or fraud detection tools is a plus
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently while also being highly collaborative
- Excitement for the fraud and financial crime space and a willingness to continuously learn and improve.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and investigate customer activity for signs of fraud, money laundering, or other suspicious behaviors, taking action when necessary
- Engage directly with customers to resolve cases, clarify account activity, and ensure a positive experience
- Utilize transaction monitoring tools to assess risk and detect unusual patterns, escalating cases as appropriate
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Engineering, Customer Experience) to refine risk strategies and improve operational efficiencies
- Support ongoing compliance efforts related to KYC (Know Your Customer), KYB (Know Your Business), and other regulatory requirements
- Identify process improvements that enhance fraud detection, reduce false positives, and streamline case handling
- Contribute to team success metrics, including fraud loss rates, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in fraud prevention, AML, finance, payments, or brokerage operations (preferred but not required)