Risk Analyst I

Priority Technology Holdings, LLC • Hicksville, NY

2d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

A Risk Analyst is tasked with evaluating potential risks and uncertainties that an organization may face and developing strategies to minimize or manage these risks effectively. They utilize their analytical skills, financial expertise, and industry knowledge to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Quick learning and able to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Highly professional demeanor and appearance.
• Sound ability to make decisions.
• Responsible and trustworthy with proven accountability.
• Must maintain a willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; able to handle a situation under pressure and find a solution; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Must be a good communicator with the ability to take and give direction.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input data into the computer.

Nice To Haves

• Success in a Risk Analyst I role is all about mastering the fundamentals, building strong analytical instincts, and becoming someone the team can trust with clean, accurate, decision-ready work.
• You consistently produce work that leaders feel confident using.
• You gather the right data and validate it before drawing conclusions.
• Your analysis is clear, defensible, and free of avoidable errors.
• You can spot inconsistencies or red flags in data quickly.
• You understand the boundaries: what’s allowed, what needs escalation, what requires documentation.
• You follow compliance and audit standards precisely.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned reviews and tasks in a timely fashion.
• Manage phone queue and agent merchant/escalations.
• Assist with additional tasks when available.
• Place holds and initiates funding releases when necessary.
• Investigates any incidences that may result in asset loss and compiles findings in reports for further review.
• Works under general supervision.

Benefits

• Bonus programs
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HSA and FSA options
• Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
• Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)
• 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one
• Education expense reimbursement
• Leadership development programs
• Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level