Omri Flicker
About Omri Flicker
Omri Flicker serves as the Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Splitit, where he oversees the company's global regulatory strategy. He has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in Law and Medieval Jewish History, and has successfully raised significant funding for Splitit while reducing risk exposure.
Work at Splitit
Omri Flicker serves as the Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Splitit, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the global regulatory strategy across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Singapore, and Israel. Flicker has successfully raised over $210 million in debt facilities and more than $165 million in equity investments for the company. He has also developed key departments from scratch, establishing frameworks that were previously non-existent. His efforts have significantly reduced merchant and consumer losses at Splitit from over 400 basis points to less than 20 basis points through improved underwriting and risk monitoring policies.
Education and Expertise
Omri Flicker holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Fordham University School of Law, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medieval Jewish History from Yeshiva University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, Flicker has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, graduating cum laude from Touro University between 1999 and 2001. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set that supports his legal and risk management expertise.
Background
Prior to his role at Splitit, Omri Flicker gained extensive legal experience in various firms. He worked as an Associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York City from 2006 to 2015. Following this, he served as an Attorney at Fischer Behar Chen Well Orion & Co. in Tel Aviv from 2015 to 2018. He then became a Partner at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. in the Tel Aviv Area from 2018 to 2020. Flicker also completed a fellowship at The Legal Aid Society from 2008 to 2009 and interned at Moore Capital Management in 2002.
Achievements
Omri Flicker has successfully negotiated a settlement with California that resulted in no fines or penalties for Splitit, ensuring zero downtime for the platform. His strategic initiatives have led to significant improvements in the company's risk management practices, particularly in reducing losses through enhanced underwriting and monitoring policies. His ability to establish departments from scratch at Splitit showcases his leadership and organizational skills.