Senior Director, Fraud Risk Lead

The Barton Partnership; Singapore; On-site; SGD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital payments seeks a Senior Director, Fraud Risk Lead in Singapore to head the Fraud Risk advisory practice for Asia Pacific. The ideal candidate will have 15–20 years of experience in Fraud Risk management and drive innovation in fraud prevention strategies across the payments lifecycle. This role offers an opportunity to establish trusted advisor relationships with senior executives and enhance fraud detection capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in Fraud Risk management within financial institutions.
• Deep expertise in Fraud Risk prevention, detection, and response.
• Experience leading consulting or advisory engagements in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Act as a regional domain expert in Fraud Risk, advising clients.
• Lead and expand Fraud Risk advisory engagements across Asia Pacific.
• Develop and scale Fraud Risk managed services.

Skills

Fraud Risk management

Stakeholder management

Fraud analytics

Predictive modeling

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in digital payments and technology, enabling secure and seamless money movement across more than 200 markets worldwide. With a mission to connect the world through innovative and reliable payment solutions, it plays a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion and driving digital transformation across economies.

The Role

Senior Director, Fraud Risk Lead will head the Fraud Risk advisory practice for Asia Pacific, reporting into the Head of Risk. This individual will drive the design and delivery of Fraud Risk solutions and services for clients across issuing, acquiring, and merchant segments — combining analytical depth, strategic vision, and practical industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the regional domain expert in Fraud Risk, advising clients on fraud prevention strategies across the payments lifecycle.
• Lead and expand Fraud Risk advisory engagements across Asia Pacific, with accountability for revenue delivery.
• Develop and scale Fraud Risk managed services in partnership with product and risk teams.
• Build data-driven methodologies and solutions that enhance fraud detection and prevention capabilities.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with senior executives at client organizations.
• Drive innovation through collaboration with internal product, data, and cybersecurity functions.
• Publish thought leadership on emerging trends in Fraud Risk and digital security.
• Develop intellectual property, best practices, and reusable consulting frameworks.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in Fraud Risk management within financial institutions; experience in acquiring or merchant fraud risk is a plus.
• Deep expertise in Fraud Risk prevention, detection, and response — ideally across multiple Asia Pacific markets.
• Strong understanding of fraud analytics, predictive modeling, and emerging technology trends.
• Experience leading consulting or advisory engagements in a financial services or technology context.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or similar).

Preferred Experience

• Background in consulting, payments, or fintech environments.
• Exposure to cybersecurity or digital risk management frameworks.