Akshath Jeksani

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About Akshath Jeksani

Risk Analyst | User & Platform Integrity | New Hire Trainer | SME | Policy Advocate | Hiring Specialist | I have 5+ years of experience in risk operations, quality audits, and fraud prevention across fintech and e-commerce. Currently, I’m a Risk Operations Analyst at Stripe, where I focus on keeping the platform safe while supporting the mission of scaling the internet’s GDP—securely. At Stripe, I: Conduct New Hire Training & act as a SME, mentoring new grads and guiding them through Stripe’s ecosystem & Risk mitigation mechanisms. Serve as a Policy Advocate, driving process improvements backed by data-driven insights. Contribute to Hiring, conducting interviews and grading assessments. Collaborate with global financial partners like Mastercard, Visa, Alipay, and PNC, ensuring both our partners' and Stripe’s best interests are safeguarded. Analyze and mitigate high-risk content, including violent extremism, child exploitation, and human trafficking, working to keep Stripe free from unsupportable businesses. Work to detect and mitigate risks, ensuring Stripe remains free from bad actors. Previously, I spent 4 years at Amazon in Risk Investigation & Quality Audits, specializing in counterfeit detection and intellectual property enforcement. My role evolved into: New Hire & Process Trainer Subject Matter Expert & Internal Auditor Escalation Handler & Insight Generator Beyond my core responsibilities, I was also part of Alexa Beta Previews, providing nuanced feedback to enhance user experience. I’m passionate about balancing growth and security, leveraging data-driven risk strategies to create safer online platforms. Always open to discussing Risk strategy, Fraud prevention, and Platform integrity. Let’s connect!