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Risk Manager

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, 3+ years experience in risk management.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct data analysis and develop mitigation strategies
Implement risk management measures tailored to multi-product environment
Provide strategic insights by translating risk-related data
Manage multiple projects aligned with risk appetite

Perpay Inc. Financial Services Startup https://www.perpay.com/

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

About Us:

We believe everyone deserves a chance to improve their financial future. We’re dedicated to building simple and inclusive financial products that help our members create healthy habits and achieve economic stability.

Some things we’re excited about:

Serving a growing community of 9+ million members
$500 million in spending power used by our members
Increasing members’ credit by 36 points (on average) within the first 3 months
Backed by First Round Capital and JP Morgan

Products we’ve built to make an impact:

Perpay Marketplace: Combines interest-free payments and modern e-commerce to reduce cost of ownership and promote healthy repayment behavior.
Perpay+: Leverages Marketplace repayment history to help members monitor and build credit with all 3 credit bureaus.
Perpay Credit Card: Expands access to the flexibility and benefits of a World Mastercard by removing common barriers like high security deposits and low approval odds.

The Perpay team is a motivated group of creative problem solvers who love getting things done and making an impact. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, our one-of-a-kind space promotes a collaborative work environment, unites our team, and feels like a home away from home.

About the Role:

Perpay is in search of an experienced Risk Manager to join our team and play a critical role in developing and optimizing risk management strategies. This position is the startup equivalent of a VP or Executive Level Director at a bank. With the recent introduction of our credit card, we are seeking a seasoned professional capable of navigating the intricacies of risk management to influence decision-making at various organizational levels.
As a Risk Manager at Perpay, you will contribute significantly to understanding and mitigating risk factors associated with our expanding operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to coordinate the integration of our risk appetite framework into new and existing credit strategies. We are looking for an individual with a strong background in credit risk management and business acumen, capable of providing strategic insights to enhance our risk management practices.
Our ideal candidate possesses analytical proficiency, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, managing multiple projects to influence loss prevention, credit risk, and strategy development.

Our greatest strength is our people and we’d love for you to be one of them!

Responsibilities:

Utilize SQL, Excel, and other relevant tools to conduct in-depth data analysis, identify potential risks, and develop strategies for mitigation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk management measures tailored to our multi-product environment
Provide strategic insights and recommendations by translating complex risk-related data into actionable insights
Manage multiple projects and initiatives to align with the company’s risk appetite
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to enhance risk management processes
Clearly communicate risk-related information using data visualization tools and reports

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, Chemistry)
3+ years of experience in a risk management-related role
Prior financial services experience in credit card preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated project management capabilities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Hey, we know not everybody checks all the boxes, so if you’re interested, please apply because you could be just what we’re looking for!

What We’ll Bring:

Competitive salary + company equity
401k with company match
Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Relocation assistance
Pre-tax commuter benefit
Student loan repayment match
Gym subsidy with City Fitness
Cell phone plan
Paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO

Additional Perks:

Opportunity to gain experience at one of the fastest-growing financial startups in the country
Work on both e-commerce & fintech customer-facing products
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, operations, data teams, and more

This is not a remote opportunity; it is 100% onsite (#LI-Onsite) (#LI-TH1)

Perpay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, political affiliation, age, veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor. Please contact us at careers@perpay.com to request accommodation.