Merchant Evaluation Specialist
At Ecommpay, we make online payments as smooth as possible for merchants looking to grow their businesses. We’re more than just a provider; we’re business partners dedicated to keeping our clients’ payments flowing, helping them make the most of every transaction.
You have a unique chance to be the driving force behind Ecommpay's payment platform as an
Merchant Evaluation Specialist!
Responsibilities
- Perform website screenings to ensure compliance with regulatory, payment system, and company requirements
- Test and assess onboarding processes from risk and operational perspectives
- Prepare risk assessments and support onboarding decisions, escalating red flags to relevant departments (e.g., MLRO, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Fraud), and maintain detailed records to support audits, reporting, and internal reviews
- Monitor industry and regional risk trends, contributing to process improvements by identifying gaps or inconsistencies
- Handle complex or high-risk cases involving fraud patterns, chargebacks, or unusual ownership structures
- Use available tools and external sources to assess merchant legitimacy, transparency, and compliance
- Support daily team operations, participate in working groups or committees, and assist with ad hoc tasks as needed
- Participate in the assessment and comparison of external solutions to enhance the merchant evaluation workflow
- Support the implementation and testing of new tools and features, ensuring their successful onboarding into the company’s operational environment
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in fintech, PSP, acquiring, or financial services, ideally in merchant onboarding, compliance, risk, or fraud
- Solid understanding of AML, KYC, and regulatory requirements relevant to payment systems and merchant acquiring
- Familiarity with payment industry risks, including fraud patterns, chargebacks, and high-risk business models
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in English, Latvian and Russian
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
What we offer
- Make your mark on a fast-growing fintech industry becoming part of 500+ team with 4 offices worldwide
- Enhance your skills with our own Academy and receive compensation for additional trainings and courses to foster your growth
- Earn performance-based bonuses tied to achieved KPIs
- Accumulate your Loyalty Days as a reward for your years of commitment
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model
- Receive generous health insurance including dental, 5 Health Leave days per year and access to a private gym in the office
Salary Range: 2000- 3000 EUR Gross/month
At Ecommpay, you get to work in a flat, open and free environment, surrounded by committed, smart and talented colleagues from various cultural and academic backgrounds. Ecommpay is committed to giving people the opportunity to grow, and you’ll be able to develop your role over time.
Let's grow!
- Department
- Onboarding and Customer Relations
- Locations
- Riga
- Remote status
- Hybrid

About Ecommpay
Ecommpay is on the mission to build a global, data driven payment ecosystem to help ecommerce companies to grow
We strive to improve the efficiency of the world by simplifying money flow. We embrace our employees to evolve as individuals and optimistically conquer challenges at every corner.
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