Associate, Payment & Risk Operations
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Suitable for individuals looking to start or advance their career in risk management within a fintech environment, despite stresses related to transaction monitoring.
- Role within a dynamic fintech firm focused on transaction integrity.
- Opportunity for hands-on experience in fraud and risk management.
- Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
Pros
- Insight into fraud detection methodologies.
- Experience in a high-impact role protecting customer integrity.
- Opportunity to impact operational efficiencies.
Cons
- Role may demand irregular hours such as evening shifts.
- High-pressure monitoring activities.
- Potential lack of career advancement opportunities without specialized qualifications.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Hybrid or Onsite
Good fit
- Entry-level candidates eager to learn about fraud prevention.
- Individuals with a strong interest in risk management.
- Professionals open to working in shifting schedules.
Not recommended for
- Individuals preferring strictly daytime hours.
- Candidates uninterested in the finance industry.
- Those who avoid data-centric roles.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Who we are
We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.
Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!
Your mission
As a Risk & Payments Associate at Bitpanda, your mission is to monitor and investigate online transactions for fraud, scam, and money laundering patterns in order to mitigate suspicious behavior. You are proactive in your approach to spotting unusual activities and drive for creative resolution and prevention techniques.
What you’ll do
- Investigate banking, credit card, and crypto transactions in order to detect and analyze suspicious behavior.
- Take ownership of Fraud/Scam investigations for online transactions that require further checks.
- Provide input and feedback toward system and process improvements.
- Grant operational internal & external support while meeting established SLAs.
- Create ad hoc reports describing the latest fraud groups/scenarios using various tools and systems.
Who you are
- Passionate about fraud prevention, proactive intervention methods, and hungry to make an impact.
- Relevant experience in fraud prevention, ideally in a cryptocurrency/Fintech company.
- Thrive in an ever-changing environment where you enjoy working on various projects with multiple stakeholders, and are adaptable to different work volumes.
- Flexible to work in shift patterns (from 3pm till midnight) as well as weekend shifts.
- Knowledge of Chainalysis and SQL would be a plus.
What’s in it for you
- Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
- Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
- Market-leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies*
- Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
- Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand
And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.
Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).
