Job description

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.

Sia Title: Project Specialist (Non-Exempt Contractor)

Project Title: Risk Assessment Consultant - Payments

Level: Mid

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 8 months

Project Hours: 40 hours/week

Location: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA Preferred

The expected compensation for this contract is $90 to $100 per hour. The exact pay rate will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.

Key Responsibilities: One of our premier clients is seeking a seasoned professional with expertise in payment risk management to join our growing Tech practice. The ideal contractor will have 5 years of management consulting experience in the financial services or tech industry, with a deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and associated risks. This includes identifying and assessing potential risks, developing mitigations strategies, and monitoring the effectiveness of risk management efforts.

• Contribute to the development of payment risk management strategies for clients across various payment types (e.g. online transactions, mobile payments, cross-border payments)
• Lead the assessment and mitigation of payment risks across the organization, including fraud, operational, and regulatory risks
• Perform the risk assessment of new and existing products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address potential payment risks and controls
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the payments industry, including key players, industry associations, regulatory environments, and emerging trends
• Support client work and lead the development of high-quality, timely client deliverables
• Prepare for and facilitate successful client and internal meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to share knowledge and best practices
• Perform market research, business analysis, and build executive presentations
• Support internal initiatives, thought leadership, and people development