Senior Fraud Officer

About the client

Our client is building a modern, scalable payment platform designed for a fast-paced, borderless, and digital-first world. The company is focused on delivering seamless financial solutions while maintaining strong risk control and fraud prevention frameworks.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Fraud & AML Officer with a strong focus on fraud prevention and detection. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of fraud monitoring processes, proactively identify risks, and enhance the overall fraud defense strategy across multiple payment products and transaction flows.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and assess fraud risks across merchants, payment methods, and transaction lifecycles

• Manage and continuously improve fraud monitoring tools, including rule configuration and optimization

• Identify, investigate, and escalate suspicious activities such as unusual transaction behavior, anomalies, and threshold breaches

• Analyze transaction data to uncover new fraud patterns, emerging threats, and attack vectors

• Enhance fraud detection logic to improve efficiency and minimize false positives

• Support AML-related monitoring by identifying suspicious customer behavior and escalating potential risks

• Prepare regular reports, including fraud KPIs, KRIs, and trend analysis

• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Client Management teams on investigations and prevention strategies

• Contribute to the development of scalable and automated fraud prevention processes and tools

Key requirements

• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to fraud detection and prevention

• Hands-on experience in fraud monitoring, transaction risk analysis, or fraud prevention within fintech, payments, or banking

• Solid understanding of fraud schemes and typologies (e.g., card fraud, account abuse, merchant fraud)

• Experience working with data analysis tools; SQL knowledge is required

• Ability to analyze large datasets, detect anomalies, and make quick risk-based decisions

• Practical experience with fraud monitoring systems, rule engines, or detection platforms

• Ability to identify weaknesses in existing fraud controls and propose improvements

• High attention to detail combined with a broader risk perspective

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

• Basic knowledge of AML principles is considered an advantage

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Flexible working hours, hybrid setup, and a strong focus on output over process.

• Private health insurance and wellness support

• Work in a fast-paced, international, and product-driven environment

  Work in a fast-paced, international, and product-driven environment