Senior Risk Management Analyst

Visa

. Lead external compromise events using payment intelligence leads and fraud solutions to identify and contain data breaches .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $109,800 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fraud analysis, payment solutions, and forensic investigations, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and drive strategic initiatives. Proficient in developing frameworks for risk management and operationalizing investigative procedures to enhance security measures.

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Fraud AnalysisPayment SolutionsForensic InvestigationsClient Relationship ManagementRisk Management Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Fraud DetectionData Breach InvestigationPayment IntelligenceEMVTokenizationEncryptionData AnalyticsCompromise Account Management SystemPerformance Metrics DevelopmentSecurity Vulnerability Identification

Soft Skills

Superior Written CommunicationOral Presentation SkillsInfluencing Senior ManagementMulti-TaskingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Visa Compromise Account Management SystemFraud Analytics ToolsDashboards for Fraud MonitoringReporting Mechanisms

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISAQSA/PFIISA

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimesSecurity IncidentsInformation SecurityCyber ForensicsPCI DSSRegulatory CompliancePayment Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead external compromise events using payment intelligence leads and fraud solutions to identify and contain data breaches
Provide strategic guidance to clients to disrupt complex fraud schemes and minimize fraud exposure
Analyze compromise network topologies and synthesize forensic insights into recommendations
Conduct fraud analysis to support compromise investigations and validate forensic findings
Publish alerts and disseminate at-risk accounts to financial institutions using Visa’s Compromise Account Management System (CAMS)
Encourage clients to accelerate remediation of breached entities through compromise detection capabilities
Operationalize investigative procedures and improve forensic investigation and reporting processes
Monitor and refine dashboards for existing fraud schemes
Identify, monitor, and track emerging fraud schemes and payment ecosystem attacks
Analyze transaction-level details and payment flows
Perform analytical reviews to identify and validate fraud schemes
Investigate and manage complex fraud scheme events
Represent Visa through industry outreach, reactive support, fraud analytics, best practices, and informational resources
Develop a risk-based framework for financial institutions to remediate security incidents and reduce payment system risk
Manage a portfolio of premier clients and ensure adherence to Visa’s What to Do if Compromise (WTDIC) requirements
Drive development of tools and capabilities for client communication and ecosystem value
Participate in regulatory briefings and demonstrate understanding of legal, PCI DSS, regulatory, and privacy requirements
Prepare reports, briefings, and written products for Executive Management
Manage team reporting and develop performance metrics to track compromise trends
Partner with Regional Risk Officers on market goals and Country Risk Scorecards
Identify security vulnerability trends and develop mitigation strategies
Collaborate with forensic firms on reporting mechanisms and cost-effective compromise solutions
Reduce reliance on reported compromise events by using fraud analytics and payment intelligence to generate actionable leads
Foster internal and external stakeholder relationships through client meetings, forums, industry partnerships, and speaking opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree, or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
8+ years of experience as a payments, risk or security professional with a financial institution, merchant, or payments company
Proven record of successfully investigating and resolving financial crimes or security incidents
Mastery of payment solutions such as EMV, Tokenization, and Encryption, among other authentication mechanisms
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to work in a fluid environment with varied deadlines and drive assignments to completion
Superior written, oral and presentation skills with ability to influence at a senior management level internally and externally
Background in information security, forensic investigations or data analytics
Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in information security or cyber forensics
Professional accreditation a plus – CISSP, CISA, QSA/PFI, ISA or other relevant certifications or accreditation
Willingness/ability to travel 5–10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Potential bonus
Equity
Travel requirements of 5–10% of the time