Risk Analyst - Factoring

Summary

Join Bobtail, a company dedicated to improving supply chain efficiency and increasing happiness, where teams are valued over individuals and experimentation is encouraged. As a risk analyst, you will build and maintain dashboards, monitor unusual patterns, conduct root cause analyses, and support operational audits. You will need proficiency in SQL, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with dashboard tools. The role offers a flexible work environment, including work-from-home options and parental leave. Bobtail values diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace that embraces different backgrounds and perspectives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL — must be comfortable writing queries and working with complex data
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Familiarity with dashboard tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Clear, concise communication — especially written summaries and RCA documentation
• Comfort working with large datasets in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards tracking key risk indicators (KRIs) such as Days to Pay (DTP), Non-Payments and Claims
• Monitor unusual patterns , including Spikes in DTPs, Surges in Non-Payments and High client concentration risks
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for fraud, losses, or exceptions using invoice-level data
• Pull and analyze data to support case reviews and operational audits
• Support creation of alerts based on real-time behavior shifts
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract risk-relevant datasets
• Support data cleaning, transformation, and preparation for reporting or presentations
• Create short, structured summaries of investigations
• Document emerging patterns and risk scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python for analysis or automation
• Exposure to financial risk , trading operations , or futures
• Internship or hands-on experience in risk, analytics, fintech, or lending
• Prior experience in a tech startup — preferred for adaptability, ownership, and comfort with ambiguity

Benefits

• Monthly Mental Break Day
• Paid Time Off
• Work from home (or wherever)
• Parental leave