**All interviews will be conducted remotely (online or by phone).
PayPal is an American multinational Fintech company revolutionizing commerce worldwide for more than 25 years. PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy, by creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure.
What would you do on this role:
- Input, analyze, and interpret financial statements to assess the financial health of merchants.
- Review merchant and industry business models, credit reports, merchant processing history, background checks, and reference data.
- Conduct thorough merchant assessments, covering regulatory compliance (Federal & State), credit card rules, and legal considerations.
- Estimate financial exposures and determine appropriate risk mitigation strategies in line with internal policies.
- Communicate risk insights and recommendations clearly with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of assessments, findings, and methodologies.
What skills are needed:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in finance, economics, law, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in credit risk assessment, corporate financial analysis or merchant underwriting.
- Fluent in German. Proficiency in English is a must.
- Merchant onboarding or ongoing due diligence experience would be considered as an advantage.
- Solid understanding of KYB, CIP, AML, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions; able to assess and escalate potential financial crime risks.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, Salesforce, internet research, and database tools; SQL knowledge is beneficial but not mandatory.
Why Pontica Solutions?
- An attractive remuneration. Referral bonuses.
- Standard working hours Monday-Friday.
- 20 days of paid leave per year + 2 days off for volunteering.
- Full training provided.
- Work in a premium Class A office space with all the amenities you need to thrive. Begin your role on-site, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid model after the probation period.
- Additional health insurance and other social benefits. Exclusive discounts & offers.
- Digital food vouchers.
- Open-minded management team promoting innovation, and personal and professional development.
- Permanent employment; full-time.
