Internship Merchant Risk Analyst Jobs in Decatur, GA

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, commercial-minded and analytically driven Manager to join the Product & Payment Services Risk (PPSR) Strategy & Operations team. This individual will support Risk Business Partners (RBPs) across Product & Strategy, Commercial & Money Movement Solutions (CMS), and Value-Added Services (VAS).

The role will focus on strengthening risk governance, driving operational excellence, and enabling the product organization across all phases of the risk lifecycle-from ideation through post-launch monitoring. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing internal reporting, improving processes, and delivering scalable solutions that support effective and efficient risk management, including governance and reporting across business units and integration activities arising from M&A.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Lifecycle Enablement

• Partner with RBPs and product teams to embed risk considerations across the full product lifecycle (strategy, design, launch, and post-launch monitoring)
• Support deployment of core risk programs including Product Risk Reviews (PRR), Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), and ongoing risk assessments
• Help ensure risk insights are practical, timely, and actionable for business stakeholders

Internal Reporting, Governance & Insights

• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and materials (e.g., QBR's and leadership updates)
• Support the design and execution of governance reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with business unit and portfolio-level reporting cadences

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance risk processes, tools, and governance frameworks
• Lead or support initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality across PPSR programs
• Drive adoption of best practices, including automation, innovation and AI in risk management processes

Strategy, Execution & Integration Support

• Support delivery of the PPSR Strategy & Operations roadmap and key strategic initiatives
• Provide structured problem-solving and program management support across priority initiatives
• Support Risk M&A activities as needed, including integration planning, risk framework alignment, and incorporation of acquired entities into existing risk governance and reporting structures

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Global and Regional Stakeholders including across Global Risk.
• Support stakeholder engagement, training, and enablement to strengthen risk awareness and capability

This is a hybrid position located in our Atlanta, GA office location.Expectationofdays intheoffice will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• 5-8+ years of experience in risk management, strategy & operations, consulting, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in payments, financial services, or risk management environments
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and/or risk frameworks (e.g., PRR, RCSA)
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and operational initiatives
• Experience building executive-ready reporting and delivering data-driven insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Structured problem solving and analytical capability
• Operational rigor and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity, ownership mindset, and drive for continuous improvement

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this positionis $109,800.00 to $ 175,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.