Head of Fraud Prevention

Job Summary

Owning the strategy and execution of fraud prevention programs, the full-time Head of Fraud, Payments & Banking will manage a multi-tiered fraud organization while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the end-to-end payments and banking fraud prevention strategy across all products
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts and investigators, establishing clear career progression frameworks
• Monitor payment trends and regulatory changes to optimize approval rates while maintaining fraud discipline

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in banking, payment processing, or fraud risk management, including team leadership
• Proven experience with Card, Third-Party, and Peer-to-Peer payment fraud and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of UK and non-US regulatory regimes related to fraud and payments
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and associated fraud risks preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Business Administration, or Finance preferred