Manager, Fraud Strategy

Koho Financial Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Manager, Fraud Strategy to enhance their fraud risk function. The role requires a skilled leader to oversee a team, assess fraud risks across various domains, and devise strategic controls to safeguard the organization. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial crime risks and the ability to communicate insights effectively.

Benefits

Company-wide wellness days

Maternity & parental leave top-up

Remote work allowance

In-house certified performance coach

Employee equity program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fraud strategy or risk management.
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Proficient in advanced SQL and basic Python.

Responsibilities

• Assess fraud risks and implement monitoring solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to solve business challenges.

Skills

Fraud Strategy

SQL

Python

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Job description

About KOHO

KOHO’s purpose is to empower Canadians to build a great financial foundation with products that are radically transparent and easy to manage. We first launched in 2017, and we have since built a community of over 1.5 million users. Leading investors around the globe believe in our vision, and we’ve successfully raised over $320M to make our vision a reality.

Discover our culture hereand get the inside scoop from our teamhere!

About the Role

The Manager, Fraud Strategy will play a crucial role in supporting the fraud risk function within the organization. This position is responsible for assessing fraud risks, implementing controls and monitoring solutions, and developing data-driven recommendations to solve business problems. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert (SME) in fraud, technically proficient, and a strong leader with excellent communication and presentation skills. The Manager will oversee a team of three Business Analysts and drive performance, growth, and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Assess fraud risks across AML, Transactional Fraud, and ID Fraud.

• Lead and mentor a team of three Business Analysts (2 intermediate, 1 senior).

• Monitor team performance, provide guidance, and foster professional development.

• Develop and implement risk controls and monitoring frameworks.

• Build dashboards and fraud monitoring queues to enhance fraud detection.

• Utilize advanced SQL for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.

• Apply basic Python knowledge for data manipulation and automation.

• Develop business cases and provide data-driven recommendations for fraud prevention initiatives.

• Oversee vendor implementations and integrations.

• Collaborate with internal teams and technology partners to prioritize fraud initiatives.

• Ensure alignment of team goals with overall fraud strategy objectives.

• Craft well-structured recommendations that address business challenges.

• Present insights, findings, and strategic initiatives to leadership teams.

• Influence decision-making through strong analytical storytelling and persuasive communication.

Who You Are

• You start by understanding the problem, asking ‘why’, and identifying the data to determine the root cause.

• You have 4+ years of experience in fraud strategy or risk management, with a strong understanding of financial crime risks including AML, transactional fraud, and identity fraud.

• You have at least 2 years of experience leading and mentoring a team, and you thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

• You’re proficient in advanced SQL and use it confidently for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.

• You’re comfortable working with Python for basic data manipulation and automation (or eager to grow these skills).

• You think analytically, enjoy solving complex problems, and use data to drive decisions.

• You excel at communicating insights clearly and crafting structured recommendations that influence business outcomes.

• You’re skilled in building fraud monitoring dashboards and tools, and know how to scale fraud detection processes.

• You operate well in fast-paced settings with shifting priorities, always staying focused on impact.

• You are comfortable in managing cross-functional, multi-stakeholder projects and communicating through presentations.

What's In It For You?

We invest time and resources into making sure KOHO is as good as the people we hire. Here are some of the reasons we attract the best people:

️ Balance Your Life - Company-wide summer wellness days, winter holiday closure, personal days, a wellness spending account, and maternity & parental leave top-up

Remote First - Work from anywhere in Canada with a budget to set up your home office

Level Up - Access to an in-house certified performance coach and an annual training budget

The KOHO Culture - We have won 7 "Great Place to Work " awards since 2019

Be an Owner - Every KOHO employee gets a generous amount of equity with a 10 year exercise window

The KOHO culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives. We are committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for everyone. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding accessibility needs, please contact [e-mail] and the People and Culture team will be happy to help.

AI Disclosure: KOHO uses artificial intelligence (AI) in certain aspects of its recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at [e-mail].

Note: this posting is for an existing vacancy that we are seeking to fill.

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