Manager, Risk Strategy

Koho Financial Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Risk Strategy to lead fraud risk initiatives. This role involves assessing fraud risks, implementing controls, and developing data-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and technical proficiency in SQL and Python, overseeing a team of analysts to enhance fraud detection processes. With a commitment to collaboration and innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values work-life balance and invests in your professional growth while working remotely from anywhere in Canada.

Benefits

Company-wide summer wellness days

Winter holiday closure

Personal days

Wellness spending account

Maternity & parental leave top-up

Remote work budget

Access to in-house performance coach

Annual training budget

Equity with a 10 year exercise window

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fraud strategy or risk management.
• Strong understanding of financial crime risks including AML and transactional fraud.

Responsibilities

• Assess fraud risks across AML, Transactional Fraud, and ID Fraud.
• Lead and mentor a team of three Business Analysts.

Skills

Fraud Strategy

Risk Management

Advanced SQL

Python

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Data Dashboards

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 here and get the inside scoop from our team here!

About the Role

The Manager, Risk 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.

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