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Job title: Risk Analyst I

Reports to: Director of Risk

Department: Risk Management

Location: Hicksville, NY

Grade: 14

About Priority:

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

About the Role:

A Risk Analyst is tasked with evaluating potential risks and uncertainties that an organization may face and developing strategies to minimize or manage these risks effectively. They utilize their analytical skills, financial expertise, and industry knowledge to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned reviews and tasks in a timely fashion.

• Manage phone queue and agent merchant/escalations.

• Assist with additional tasks when available.

• Place holds and initiates funding releases when necessary.

• Investigates any incidences that may result in asset loss and compiles findings in reports for further review.

• Works under general supervision.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in a Risk Analyst I role is all about mastering the fundamentals, building strong analytical instincts, and becoming someone the team can trust with clean, accurate, decision-ready work.

• You consistently produce work that leaders feel confident using.

• You gather the right data and validate it before drawing conclusions.

• Your analysis is clear, defensible, and free of avoidable errors.

• You can spot inconsistencies or red flags in data quickly.

• You understand the boundaries: what’s allowed, what needs escalation, what requires documentation.

• You follow compliance and audit standards precisely.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Quick learning and able to adapt to a changing work environment.

• Highly professional demeanor and appearance.

• Sound ability to make decisions.

• Responsible and trustworthy with proven accountability.

• Must maintain a willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; able to handle a situation under pressure and find a solution; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Must be a good communicator with the ability to take and give direction.

• Ability to receive and analyze data and input data into the computer.

Work Environment & Culture:

We believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.

Our culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation range: $28 - $30/hr
We invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.

Financial Wellness

• Bonus programs

• 401(k) match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• HSA and FSA options

• Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs

Health & Well-being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health

• Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot

• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)

Time Off

• 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one

Growth & Development

• Education expense reimbursement

• Leadership development programs

• Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support

We believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.

Traditional Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.

• Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.

• Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.