Hecser Barros
About Hecser Barros
Hecser Barros is a Risk Analyst with a background in fraud analysis and sanctions investigation. He has worked for several organizations, including Popular, PayPal, and Stax, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a focus on Homeland Security.
Work at Stax
Hecser Barros has been employed at Stax as a Risk Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on educating merchants about risk thresholds and security measures related to merchant processing agreements. His responsibilities also include conducting internal audits of merchant accounts to ensure compliance with established risk management protocols. Additionally, he collaborates with the Underwriting team and sales consultants to review and verify documentation submitted by merchants.
Previous Experience in Risk Analysis
Prior to his current position at Stax, Hecser Barros worked at PayPal as a Sanctions Investigator from 2018 to 2021. He advanced to the role of Sanctions Senior Investigator for a brief period in 2021. His earlier experience includes a four-year tenure at Popular, where he served as a Fraud Analyst in Deposit Operations from 2014 to 2018. He also worked for a month as an IRA Clerk at the Internal Revenue Service in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Hecser Barros holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a focus on Homeland Security from NUC University, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also obtained a Technical Certificate in Computer Information and Computer Repair from Educational Technical College-Recinto de Bayamon, completing his studies in 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in risk analysis and compliance.
Skills in Risk Management
In his professional roles, Hecser Barros has developed skills in risk management and compliance. He conducts internal audits of merchant accounts to ensure adherence to risk management protocols. His work involves educating merchants on security measures and risk thresholds, which enhances their understanding of merchant processing agreements. This combination of skills contributes to his effectiveness in the risk analyst role.