Head of Fraud & Financial Crime

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Fraud to lead their fraud prevention and detection efforts. This pivotal role involves shaping and executing a comprehensive fraud strategy, leveraging cutting-edge technology and analytics. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in fraud prevention within fintech or banking, with a strong ability to lead teams and implement effective fraud detection systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, ensuring robust frameworks are in place to combat financial crime. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in fraud prevention within fintech or banking.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams across strategy and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fraud and financial crime strategy.
• Manage end-to-end fraud lifecycle, from prevention to recovery.
• Implement and optimise fraud tools and analytics.

Skills

Fraud Prevention

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Fraud Detection Systems

Transaction Monitoring Tools

Machine Learning Models

Job description

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Client:

MERJE

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

MERJE is seeking a highly experienced Head of Fraud for a leading financial services company in the UK.

This pivotal role will shape and execute fraud and financial crime strategy, working across multiple departments to ensure robust, scalable frameworks are in place.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fraud prevention within fintech or banking.

Location: Manchester or London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in office)

The Role

As Head of Fraud, you will lead fraud prevention, detection, and management through a data-driven approach. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business, working with cutting-edge technology and analytics to combat financial crime.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Fraud:

• Develop and execute fraud and financial crime strategy
• Manage end-to-end fraud lifecycle, from prevention to recovery
• Lead fraud operational functions, including investigations and SAR reviews
• Implement and optimise fraud tools, analytics, and machine learning models
• Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and maintain audit readiness

Required knowledge and experience for the Head of Fraud role:

• 10+ years' experience in fraud prevention within fintech, payments, or banking
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams across strategy and operations
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies and key regulations
• Experience with fraud detection systems and transaction monitoring tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

If you're an experienced fraud prevention professional looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, apply now for this Head of Fraud position!

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Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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