Risk Analyst

Relay is a digital banking platform that gives self-made business owners the tools and know-how to be great with money—bringing clarity, confidence, and control to every dollar earned, so they can turn hard work into lasting success. We do this by replacing financial guesswork with real visibility, transforming cash flow from a constant source of stress into a clear signal owners can use to run stronger, more resilient businesses.

Relay is entering an exciting new chapter of growth. We’re expanding our Risk team and looking for a customer-focused problem solver to join as a Risk Analyst. In this role, you'll be instrumental in protecting Relay and our customers from potential fraud risks. As a key member of a high-impact team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape new processes, safeguard Relay users, and champion the success of SMBs.

Joining Relay means an opportunity to make a huge impact in building solutions with the potential to reach 29 million small businesses across North America. If you thrive on growth and solving real customer problems, we want to hear from you!

Please note: We are a hybrid environment and choose to collaborate in the office three times a week. We are looking for people who have flexibility and are open to working Canada/US statutory holidays.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform regular risk assessments to understand the potential risks that could impact the financial and operational health of the business

• Analyze data to identify patterns and trends that could suggest future risks

• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

• Prepare risk management and postmortem reports for internal stakeholders

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends, developments in the fintech space, and changes in regulations that could impact the company's risk profile

• Assist with the development and implementation of risk management policies and protocols

• Contribute to the development of risk models for new products and services

Who You Are:

• You have 2+ years of experience in risk management, preferably within the fintech or banking industry

• You have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and accurately disseminate large amounts of information with attention to detail 

• You understand financial principles and risk management practices

• You’re proficient in risk assessment and prediction software

• You are naturally curious, you love to understand the “why” behind a problem or question and aren’t afraid to dig deep into problem-solving 

• You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively 

• You have the ability to rise to a challenge; you can handle change, conflict management, and uncertainty at times 

Bonus Points:

• You’re familiar with fraud tools such as CRM, transaction monitoring, device intelligence, etc. 

• You have prior experience in B2B SaaS, fintech or a neobank 

• Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications; if you don't have all the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Our Commitment To You:

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity: Relay employees are Relay owners, complete with equity and a competitive salary. 

• Comprehensive health benefits: enjoy full health benefits from day one. We offer flexible Health or Wellness Spending Accounts and medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

• Flexible vacation and time off: every team member starts with 15 vacation days and 5 flex days to use as needed, plus an extra week of office closure during the end-of-year holidays so you can take time off to recharge and come back better for our customers.

• Parental leave with top-up: we offer 12 weeks off with a 100% salary top-up for all full-time employees, regardless of location, and accessible for all parents: birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive.

• Hybrid work environment: we value meaningful collaboration and connection at our Vancouver office three times a week, with lunch, snacks, and beverages on us.

• Dog-friendly space: can dogs really make you happy and healthy? We don’t know for sure, but since we don’t want to chance it, our office is 100% floof-friendly.

• Personal and professional growth: through ongoing feedback, mentorship, and coaching, work with peers and leaders who are invested in your growth and success. 

• Top-tier equipment: as a Mac-first company, our Toronto offices have everything you need to produce your best work comfortably, from multiple screens to ergonomic seating.

• Social connection: we believe in celebrating our wins with two annual company-wide get-togethers, quarterly team events, happy hours, and special events and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

The Interview Process:

• Stage 1: A 30-minute Google Meets video call with a member of the Talent team

• Stage 2: A 60-minute Google Meets video call with the Manager of Risk

• Stage 3: A take-home assignment 

• Stage 4: A 45-minute Google Meets video call with a member of the Leadership team

Why Relay Might Be the Perfect Fit For You

• You push relentlessly for reinvention: You’re built to constantly ask, “How can this be better?” Change excites you and you drive it. 

• You crave autonomy: We trust our team with big challenges and the freedom to solve them. If you’re someone who takes initiative, is comfortable taking risks, and seeks input when needed, you’ll find the freedom here empowering.

• You own your work: You take pride in your work, follow through on commitments, and feel a deep sense of responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.

• You treat comfort as a red flag: You seek growth. When things feel too comfortable, you lean into change. You’re excited about stepping into the unknown and navigating new terrain to create something better alongside your team. 

• You care about impact, not noise: You care deeply about the substance of your work. You measure success by results, not recognition and you let your work speak for itself. 

• You’re energized by complexity and ambiguity: You enjoy tackling problems that don’t come with a playbook. You’re comfortable building from scratch, iterating as you go, and collaborating to shape the best path forward.

• You seek out feedback: We value directness, clarity, and respect. We believe honesty fuels great work and career growth. You see feedback as a tool for learning and improvement, and you know that open, honest dialogue is key to achieving the best results — together.

• You’re here for more than a job: At Relay, everything we do is in service of our mission to help small businesses thrive. To drive impact and have purpose here, that mission must matter to you too.

Our Promise

We’re driving real change for small business owners, powered by truly remarkable people. At Relay, you’ll find the confidence to take chances, trust to take initiative, and the support you need to build a career you love. Here, we make sure every team member feels empowered to make big decisions, encourage to ask tough questions, and challenged to take risks that result in work we’re all proud of. We give you the baton–you run the Relay.

What’s Important to Us:

Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often apply only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. But no one is a perfect match on paper. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you and figure out together if it’s a great fit.

At Relay, we believe that diversity is key to building high-performing teams, and creating an inclusive work environment is our priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please email your Talent Partner, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer: For compliance reasons, all offers of employment at Relay are conditional upon a successful background check & employment verification through Certn.