Jessica Christjans
About Jessica Christjans
Jessica Christjans serves as the Director of Risk at Faire, where she has worked since 2018, applying her extensive experience in risk management and finance. She previously held various roles at Square and has a background in finance and marketing from Gonzaga University.
Work at Faire
Jessica Christjans has served as the Director of Risk at Faire since 2018. In this role, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's risk management strategies, which align with Faire's mission to support entrepreneurs. Her experience in risk management is critical to balancing risk and business growth within the organization. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she has contributed significantly to the development of policies and practices that enhance the company's operational integrity.
Previous Experience at Square
Before joining Faire, Jessica Christjans held multiple positions at Square. She worked as a Program Manager for Global Fraud Risk from 2016 to 2017, where she focused on managing fraud risk on a global scale. Prior to that, she served as a Risk Product Manager and Senior Fraud Analyst from 2015 to 2016, and as a Risk Operations professional from 2013 to 2015. Her tenure at Square provided her with extensive experience in fraud risk management and operational risk.
Background in Finance and Marketing
Jessica Christjans has a strong educational background in finance and marketing. She studied at Gonzaga University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a double concentration in Finance and Marketing, along with a minor in Spanish. This academic foundation supports her ability to integrate financial analysis with marketing strategies in her current role at Faire.
Early Career Experience
Jessica's early career includes a brief position as a Technology and Life Science Associate at Silicon Valley Bank in 2012, where she worked for two months. Additionally, she gained experience at Deloitte as part of a Leadership Conference in 2012 for one month. She also worked in sales at Coach from 2010 to 2011, which contributed to her understanding of customer engagement and business operations.
Personal Background
Originally from Park City, Utah, Jessica Christjans brings a unique perspective to her role in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her background and experiences have shaped her approach to risk management, allowing her to understand the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and businesses in the region.