Risk Analyst

Summary

Join Check, a company revolutionizing payroll, as a Risk Analyst. You will play a crucial role in shaping our risk strategy and processes. This position requires investigating entities and transactions, analyzing data to identify emerging risks, and building and maintaining risk policies. Collaboration with various teams, including product, engineering, and compliance, is essential. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of experience in risk and fraud investigation, strong data analysis skills (SQL fluency preferred), and excellent communication abilities. Check offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and a 401k.

Requirements

• Have 3 - 5 years of experience in risk and fraud investigation or similar fintech analytics role
• Eager to find risk patterns in Check data and third-party data (Fluent in SQL or willing to learn)
• Must be located in Central or Eastern Time Zones and available to work between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
• Are detailed-oriented and capable of managing a process from start to finish

Responsibilities

• Own and execute company reviews, payroll monitoring, and related processes with precision and clear communication across teams, partners, and customers
• Analyze data to spot and act on emerging risk signals for companies and payrolls
• Build and maintain risk policies and processes, training teammates and partners as needed
• Partner with Product & Engineering to improve risk tools, processes, and systems
• Escalate potential fraud incidents, document insights, and drive resolutions with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Have worked at a fast-paced, data-driven tech company
• Excellent time management and prioritization
• Have strong communication skills
• Are eager to help develop new processes and iterate on existing ones
• Enjoy working with members from across the organization and with customers
• Ability to attend our annual 3-day company offsite in the spring

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage
• Stock options
• Flexible PTO and sick leave
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Flexible return-to-work
• 9 annual holidays
• A 401k retirement plan
• A $100 monthly stipend for home internet and mobile phone expenses