Risk Analyst

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Full Time Professional Hicksville, NY, US

Reports to:

Director of Risk

Grade: 14

Priority Commerceis a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority Commerce, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

We believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution . We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.

Our culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.

Compensation range: $28 - $30/hr

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