Payment Systems Threat Testing Analyst

Straive is a global leader in enterprise-grade data analytics and AI solutions, committed to empowering businesses across various industries with cutting-edge technology and expert insights. Backed by EQT, a top private equity firm, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation through significant investments and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our core focus is on delivering advanced Data Analytics & AI Solutions. By combining sophisticated technology with subject matter expertise, we deliver material impact on our clients' topline and streamline their operations. We specialize in providing tailored solutions across financial services, CPG, legal, pharma, life sciences, retail and logistics, helping them build robust data analytics and AI capabilities.

With a client base spanning 30 countries, Straive's strategically located teams operate from eight countries and is headquartered in Singapore. This global presence enables us to offer localized expertise with a worldwide perspective.

Join Straive to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of data analytics and AI innovation. Here, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, supported by significant investments and an entrepreneurial drive fueled by our partnership with EQT.

Job Title: Sr. Consultant Visa Payments Threats Lab Testing and Strategy

Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Employment Type: FTE

Company Description

Our client is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join us, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

Join us: A Network Working for Everyone.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant to join our Payments Threat Labs team. This individual will be responsible for strategic projects, UAT testing, performing testing for our clients to ensure the safety of their transactions, testing new tools and products, and developing new fraud scenarios for testing purposes. This individual will help the team develop the program and processes required to continue to scale successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the team and management to identify and develop requirements for the automation initiatives.
• Perform UAT testing for the automation initiatives.
• Develop strategy and requirements for the new initiatives to help scale the program.
• Conduct threat research to identify emerging fraud trends and reproduce results in a simulated environment.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on various fraud issues and produce fraud mitigation strategies to include vulnerability assessments.
• Perform testing engagements in close collaboration with the clients and internal teams.
• Act as a technical SME for Payments Threats Labs in client-facing engagements.
• Engage with clients via presentation of findings.
• Work with the team to finalize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies to document the program.
• Provide insight and feedback on documentation for the Risk as a Service materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in testing, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in client-facing engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, or activities that are required. Responsibilities, duties, and/or activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering impactful solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team at Straive.

“Straive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.”