Fraud Team Lead - Fintech & Stablecoins (Remote)

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fraud Team Leader for a remote role in Johannesburg, South Africa. This position demands strong analytical skills and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in fraud risk management within the financial sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of fintech and cryptocurrency, alongside proficiency in SQL. Responsibilities include overseeing the fraud team, developing fraud prevention strategies, and collaborating with external stakeholders to minimize risk. An adaptable, results-driven individual with excellent communication skills will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in risk or fraud department at financial institution.
• Experience managing a fraud/risk team is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Visa and Mastercard risk tools is a bonus.
• Experience in fintech/cryptocurrency is required.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fraud team operations.
• Develop tools and processes for superior fraud detection.
• Manage investigations on payment recalls or chargebacks.
• Interact with external parties for risk-based decisions.

Skills

Fraud management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial Crime knowledge

SQL

Blockchain analytics

Proactive communication

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fraud Team Leader for a remote role in Johannesburg, South Africa. This position demands strong analytical skills and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in fraud risk management within the financial sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of fintech and cryptocurrency, alongside proficiency in SQL. Responsibilities include overseeing the fraud team, developing fraud prevention strategies, and collaborating with external stakeholders to minimize risk. An adaptable, results-driven individual with excellent communication skills will thrive in this role.