Develop and implement fraud prevention policies and procedures;
Lead the Fraud Desk function and a team of Fraud Officers;
Perform periodical Fraud Risk Assessments in order to detect potential vulnerabilities;
Provide training to employees on fraud prevention measures and best practices;
Ensure close monitoring and implementation of fraud alerts and metrics, avoid fraud losses, and ensure that follow-up actions are taken to mitigate future losses;
Participate in project development of fraud projects;
Lead the investigation of potential fraud cases. Maintain detailed records of fraud incidents, investigations, and outcomes;
Cooperate closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as law enforcement, legal teams and external banks;
Lead the fraud recovery process;
Analyze fraud trends in Fintech, ensure proper controls are up to date;
Escalating potential issues;
Skills we can’t do without:
You have at least 3 years in a similar position as a fraud analyst, fraud manager, preferably in lending/banking companies;
You have an experience in leading fraud investigations;
Knowledge of fraud detection tools and technologies, as well as an understanding of fraud typologies and tactics;
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of analysts;
You have excellent research and analytical skills;
You have strong communication skills;
You can think independently and take actions;
Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards related to fraud prevention
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management
You have a good command of both spoken and written English.
It will be helpful if you:
Have experience with KYC processes
Have experience with consumer and business lending as well as payment systems (wallets, transfers, cards or any other means)
Have experience within emerging markets
Have a proven fraud certification (ie. CFE)
Have experience with analytical tools (SQL, Python)
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