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Full-Time

Director – Underwriting & Fraud

Posted on 4/30/2024

Finix

Finix

201-500 employees

Simplifies payment processing for software platforms

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$170k - $230kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience in fraud prevention
  • Prior management experience leading a team
  • Experience in the payments industry with extensive business, financial, and technological acumen
  • Demonstrated familiarity with card brand rules and their impact on underwriting
  • An understanding of money movement, payment processing, payment networks, disbursement of funds, and payment platforms
  • Experience with Enhanced Due Diligence programs that govern payment acceptance in high-risk verticals
  • Prior experience at a payment facilitator
Responsibilities
  • Ensure operationalization of and adherence to the AML Program, policies and procedures
  • Manage transaction look-back monitoring to identify questionable transactions and trends
  • Manage unusual activity reporting to the Head of Compliance, Risk and Infosec
  • Develop and manage fraud risk rules and strategies
  • Measure, track and report monthly, quarterly and annual KPIs
  • Manage customer transaction thresholds and suspicious activity triggers
  • Configure and manage fraud rules in third-party real-time transaction monitoring system
  • Enhance underwriting processes to mitigate evolving threats
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Compliance teams
  • Manage Operations Analyst(s) by setting daily priorities and developing skills

Finix simplifies payment processing for software platforms, enabling them to accept payments, manage payouts, and onboard merchants through a developer-friendly API. This API allows different software applications to communicate, making it easier for clients like SaaS providers and e-commerce platforms to handle transactions efficiently. Finix's solution stands out by streamlining payment operations, reducing complexity, and ensuring secure transactions. The company generates revenue by charging fees for API usage and related services. Finix's goal is to help businesses increase revenue from their payment operations while allowing them to focus on their core activities and growth.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$121M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Finix's expansion into the Canadian market opens new revenue streams and broadens its international footprint.
  • The partnership with Vroom Delivery to create Pay360 demonstrates Finix's ability to innovate and address niche market needs, such as age-restricted product sales.
  • The launch of no-code and low-code features makes Finix's solutions accessible to a wider range of businesses, potentially increasing its customer base.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech sector requires continuous innovation to maintain market position, posing a risk if Finix fails to keep up.
  • Regulatory changes in different markets could complicate Finix's operations and increase compliance costs.

What makes Finix unique

  • Finix's developer-friendly API simplifies payment processing integration for software platforms, unlike competitors who may offer more complex solutions.
  • The company's focus on no-code and low-code features allows businesses to implement payment solutions without extensive technical expertise, setting it apart from traditional payment processors.
  • Finix's comprehensive suite of tools, including automated merchant underwriting and fraud prevention, provides a more holistic approach to payment processing compared to competitors.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Flexible health plans

Coverage for dependents

Inclusive parental leave

INACTIVE