Director, Fraud and Risk Management - Hybrid

Millennium 1 Solutions; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider seeks a Director for their Fraud and Risk Management Centre. This hybrid role involves strategic leadership in fraud prevention and risk mitigation, aimed at enhancing compliance excellence while fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will possess 7-10 years of relevant experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a deep understanding of the compliance landscape within Financial Services. Competitive salary of CAD 120,000-150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Fraud & Risk Management.
• Deep understanding of compliance and fraud prevention in Financial Services or Retail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timeline commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic roadmap for Fraud and Risk COE.
• Provide expert guidance to operational teams on metrics and analysis.
• Establish enterprise-wide fraud and risk management standards.

Skills

Fraud & Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Client Management

Education

Post-Secondary education in related field

Tools

Fraud detection technologies

Data analytics

Job description

Description

With people at the heart of our success, NTT DATA is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters. It’s our belief in possibility that drives us, but it’s our people that make it happen. At NTT DATA, what you do matters. A Career at NTT DATA Means :

• Having ongoing opportunities to GROW your career- we offer barrier-free learning with multiple self-learning tools available.
• Being part of a global organization where you can BELONG - in an inclusive working environment where you are free to be your best self. We’re committed to building a people-focused environment where you can shine, no matter who you are.
• Belonging to a team where you can make a DIFFERENCE - to your clients, colleagues, and communities. Your ideas are embraced, impactful, and keep us agile.
• Being part of a global PIONEER – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director to lead our Fraud and Risk Management Centre of Excellence (COE). This role is pivotal in shaping and executing the enterprise‑wide vision for fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and compliance excellence. Unlike traditional operational leadership roles, this position focuses on strategic influence, cross‑functional collaboration, and thought leadership to elevate fraud and risk capabilities across the organization.

Director, Fraud and Risk Management

Full‑Time, Hybrid (Mississauga Head Office)

$120,000-150,000 CAD / Annual

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Fraud and Risk COE, aligning with enterprise goals and evolving industry standards.
• Networks and develops a close working relationship both within the client relationship and internally throughout the organization.
• Provide expert guidance to operational teams on fraud and risk performance metrics, root cause analysis, and targeted improvement actions.
• Acts as a mentor and coach responsible for performance management including motivating, training, developing, and evaluating direct Management reports.
• Responsible to ensure that direct reports employ effective performance management strategies for supervisors and employees.
• Partner with internal and external clients to identify and mitigate fraud vectors through innovative use of technology, process redesign, and training programs.
• Stay in-tune with regulatory developments, compliance requirements, and emerging threats in the Financial Services and Retail sectors, including AML, fraud typologies, and risk frameworks.
• Proactively communicate regulatory changes, performance opportunities, and technology advancements to clients and operational leaders, enabling timely and effective responses.
• Establish and maintain enterprise‑wide fraud and risk management standards, frameworks, and policies in collaboration with compliance and legal teams.
• Accountable for meeting contractual service standards and formulating and implementing efficiency initiatives aimed at lowering cost of sales and improving service standards.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of Fraud & Risk Management (Supporting Canadian Clients / Institutions)
• Post‑Secondary education in related field or a combination of work experience and education.
• Deep understanding of compliance, AML, and fraud prevention practices in Financial Services and / or Retail.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with client management, proven ability to maintain client relationships, plans, goals, and their objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and demands from clients and meet challenging timeline commitments.
• Experience with fraud detection technologies, data analytics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Travel between operational sites and to client locations is required (estimated 1-5% travel time).

Inclusion. Belonging. Unleashing the power of being unique.We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category.At NTT DATA what you do matters. Because here YOU can.