Fraud Operations Manager

JD Sports Fashion; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Gym discount

Car scheme

Staff discount

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC in Rochdale is seeking a Fraud Operations Manager to lead the Group Fraud Operations function across all channels, driving prevention, detection and investigation while protecting the business from losses and delivering excellent customer outcomes.

You will lead a team of investigators and handlers, monitor KPIs and trends, produce insights for senior stakeholders, ensure compliance, and continuously improve controls to mitigate emerging fraud threats.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Fraud, Risk, E-commerce Fraud, or Loss Prevention.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Track record of delivering operational improvements and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Fraud Operations function across all channels.
• Drive fraud prevention, detection and investigation to protect the business.

Skills

Fraud risk mgmt

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel skills

Tools

Fraud detection systems

SQL knowledge

Job description

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry. We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them. This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in? ______________________ JOB TITLE:

Fraud Operations Manager

REPORTING TO:

Multi-Channel Group PAP Manager

BASED AT:

Kingsway Distribution Centre, Rochdale (Office Based)

HOURS:

8:30am-5pm (Monday-Friday)

Role Overview:

Lead the Group Fraud Operations function, driving fraud prevention, detection, and investigation across all channels. Responsible for protecting the business from fraud-related losses while delivering excellent customer outcomes, maintaining strong governance, and leading a high-performing operational team.

Leadership & People

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Fraud Investigators and Claims Handlers.
• Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Manage performance, employee relations, development plans, and team wellbeing.
• Act as a role model for company values and professional standards Fraud Operations & Risk Management
• Own day-to-day fraud operations, ensuring KPIs and service levels are achieved.
• Monitor fraud trends, chargeback/dispute rates, and operational performance.
• Lead high-risk and complex fraud investigations.
• Produce performance reporting and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Adapt controls and processes to mitigate emerging fraud threats.
• Oversee the day-to-day Fraud Operations function, ensuring performance targets, service levels, and KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Monitor team performance through daily and weekly metrics, implementing actions to address any performance gaps.
• Maintain oversight of key fraud KPIs, including chargeback/dispute rates, proactively managing trends and mitigating risk.
• Ensure operational resilience through effective resource planning, including holiday approvals, overtime, and peak trading coverage.
• Ensure payroll inputs and administrative processes are accurate and delivered on time.
• Drive process improvements that reduce loss, improve efficiency, and enhance customer outcomes.
• Promote a continuous improvement mindset across the team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, payment providers, and group businesses to strengthen fraud controls and investigations.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Proven background in Fraud, Risk, E-commerce Fraud, or Loss Prevention.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Track record of delivering operational improvements and change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with fraud detection systems.
• SQL knowledge (Oracle or equivalent) desirable.
• Proven ability to coach, train, and develop individuals and teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.

Benefits:

• Colleague store discount
• JD gyms discount
• Salary sacrifice car scheme We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time #JD