Head of Platform Authorisation Rates

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About the role

The Head of Platform Authorisations Role is a new role for Unlimit and we are looking for a self-starter who can build from the ground up. As a day one role the successful candidate will need to roll up their sleeves and demonstrate to the business their value in this role. Relying on your own data analytic skills and vision you will take marginal gains and help steer the organization in the longer term.

Responsibilities:

• Define the business strategy to optimize Unlimit's Authorisation Rate
• Work with Unlimit's merchants to understand business requirements
• Partner with Unlimit's product, developer, and authorization teams to continually evolve the product to address root cause issues that negatively impact authorization rates
• Work alongside the fraud and risk teams to optimize conversion through adaptive approaches to authentication and fraud management
• Provide management with information relating to overall platform performance and progress on remediation plans
• Provide ad-hoc data to the business as part of specific investigations into authorization rate queries
• Longer Term build and manage a team of data analysts focusing on authorization rate optimisation in line with return

Requirements:

• You should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of (and track record in implementing) optimization strategies including, but not limited to processor routing, automated utilization of checkout data, managing false and soft declines, tokenization, adaptive 3DS, fraud tool optimization, smart retry logics, etc
• Have 5+ years experience of working for a large global PSP in a similar or data optimisation role
• Capable of taking complex data sets and translating them into business insight and action plans
• Experience in managing a team of data analysts
• A thorough understanding of the role of card issuer
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation: attractive monthly salary paid in line with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: full-time employment, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Modern Workplace: enjoy a well-equipped and modern office with all the necessary equipment
• Professional Growth: join a team of top international professionals and have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic environment