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Risk Operations Agent – 8-months Contract
Location
Mexico
Posted
43 days ago
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0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Risk Operations Agent – 8-months Contract
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• Review assigned account queues to assess the legitimacy of accounts and account holders, evaluate associated risks, and ensure appropriate restriction or dismissal decisions are made for each account reviewed (60%). • Contact account holders to verify account activity, investigate concerns, and mitigate potential losses (10%). • Continuously monitor cases and reports to identify emerging trends, and communicate relevant findings and insights to management (10%). • Monitor account activity to detect unusual or suspicious behavior and take appropriate action to prevent fraudulent or unauthorized transactions (20%).
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience in high-risk, rule-based, or process-driven environments, preferably within financial services, fraud prevention, risk management, or compliance.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential risks within transaction data.
- Hands-on experience conducting KYC (Know Your Customer), KYB (Know Your Business), and transaction-related investigations.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-supported case documentation and recommendations.
- Proven ability to make sound judgment calls and risk-based decisions in ambiguous situations while working with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail while performing effectively under pressure and managing competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations, compliance requirements, and transaction monitoring best practices.
- Flexible and willing to support weekend coverage as part of a team operating on a 7-day schedule.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
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The Vanguard GroupFounded in 1975, The Vanguard Group is now one of the largest investment management companies in the world, with millions of investor clients and thousands of "
Title: Risk Director, Workplace Solutions Location: Malvern, PA time type Full time job requisition id 176754 Job Description: Overview The Workplace Solutions mission is simple and bold: deliver investment success to millions of workers participating in employer‑sponsored retirement plans. We do this by designing smart, tailored plans for sponsors and delivering high‑quality participant experiences. Vanguard’s Workplace Solutions team supports defined contribution plan sponsors and participants through recordkeeping, administration, and trust/custody services. Operating at the heart of a complex fiduciary environment—anchored in ERISA and aligned with IRS and DOL requirements—we’re seeking a Risk Director to shape and elevate our risk strategy. In this role, you’ll bring ERISA retirement expertise to guide business decisions, build trusted partnerships with senior leaders, and strengthen a risk and control environment that spans operations, technology, and client service. 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Provides industry and enterprise-wide insights to inform the business on current and emerging risks. Performs independent risk assessments for selected high‑impact, critical, or thematic risks. - Monitor and enable adherence to the enterprise risk governance policies, standards, and procedures. Develops, maintains, and evolves a comprehensive program for monitoring and challenging the risk and control effectiveness in the business. - Produces independent risk reporting and enterprise‑wide insights for divisional leadership and governance forums to enable the business to make risk informed decisions. - Leads and oversees a team of risk practitioners in analyzing risks, applying risk methodologies, and considering business context in advising the business on key risks. Accountable for the timely completion of risk projects and initiatives. - Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge and awareness of industry, risk management practices, and regulatory and/or policy changes. 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