Third-Party Risk Analyst II - Acquiring

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We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD,  Scottsdale, AZ,  Louisville, KY,  Troy, MI,  Franklin, TN,  Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all.  We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success.  We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. 

About the Role:

Works cross-functionally to support the continued development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's Third Party Risk Management Program. Reports and assesses risks with the help of tools and direction provided by management.

What You Will Do:

• Designs and manages the implementation of risk management process for the organization including complex risk assessments involving analyzing risks associated with third parties and identifying, describing, and estimating the risks affecting the business and corporate initiatives.
• Assists in the oversight of the Third Party Risk Management Ensures compliance with the risk management policies and facilitates ongoing independent risk assessments as needed.
• Completes variance trend analysis and provides support and justification.
• Assists in the development and enhancement of the Third Party Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Monitors, reviews, and develops risk reports in an appropriate way for different audiences.
• Performs problem management, resolution, and escalation of issues as necessary.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in Merchant Acquiring risk
• Performs initial and periodic risk assessments of third parties, such as processors, payment facilitators, ISOs, marketplaces etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Solid experience in Merchant Acquiring, merchant processing and/or adjacent verticals.
• Strong background in credit analysis, financial analysis, risk monitoring, periodic review and/or remedial risk management. At least 5 years.
• Above average knowledge of Merchant Acquiring and the payments sector, specifically the rules and regulations, industry developments and best practices.
• Previous experience in sponsor bank oversight capacity, a plus.  
• Attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and risk assessments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.

Salary range:  $59,902.68 – $110,630.79

 The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.
This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.  Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.

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Don’t have everything listed under qualifications? If you’re excited about this role but your experiences don’t match exactly to everything in the posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles. Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law.

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