[Remote] Risk Operations Specialist, Payments
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ramp is building smart infrastructure for finance teams, and they are seeking a Risk Operations Specialist to support their payment operations. This role involves managing payment workflows, resolving transaction issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payment systems and risk management processes.
Responsibilities
- Support the Payments Operations Lead in the daily management of payment workflows, including ACH, wire transfers, card payments, and Ramp Business Account transactions
- Monitor and reconcile payment activity, identify discrepancies, and help investigate or resolve transaction issues
- Coordinate refund and money movement processes and maintain clear communication with internal teams and customers on case status
- Collaborate with Customer Support, Risk, and Product to resolve user-reported payment or linking issues in a timely and accurate manner
- Help prepare data and documentation for audits and regulatory reporting
- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving payment accuracy, reducing operational risk, and scaling payment processes
- Identify and document operational inefficiencies or gaps and propose potential improvements
- Maintain accurate process documentation and support knowledge management for the Payments Ops function
- Provide high-quality internal and external customer support through email and other communication channels
Skills
- 2–4 years of experience in Payment Operations, Financial Operations, Treasury Operations, or a related function
- Working knowledge of ACH, wire transfers, and card payment systems; familiarity with NACHA and SWIFT standards a plus
- Experience using and building with AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, or support operational decision-making
- Strong attention to detail and comfort handling complex reconciliations or operational workflows
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate across teams and document processes clearly
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on data accuracy and continuous improvement
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working in fintech, payments, or high-growth startup environments
- Familiarity with SQL or basic data analysis tools for investigating issues or building reports
- Exposure to risk or compliance operations
- Experience with customer support systems (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce)
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Flexible PTO
- Unlimited AI token usage
- Centralized home-office equipment ordering
- Health and wellness stipend
- Budget for intra-office travel
- Weekly coffee stipend
- 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
- One Medical annual membership
- 401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp
- Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
- Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay
- Pet insurance
- In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
- Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
- Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Fertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)
- Group Retirement Plan with employer match (RRSP + DPSP)
- Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay, with additional time available at reduced pay
- Employee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino Health
- Private medical insurance through Freedom Elite
- Virtual GP and at-home care via eMed x Livi
- Workplace pension through Penfold, with salary sacrifice option
- Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay with additional time available at reduced pay
Company Overview
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