Head of Fraud

Our client is a leading financial infrastructure platform focused on enabling seamless, secure digital payments across Africa. It provides modern API-driven solutions that empower businesses to collect, manage, and move money more efficiently. The company is committed to expanding financial access, improving transaction reliability, and helping businesses scale their digital payment capabilities across multiple markets. Role Overview The Head of Fraud will lead our client’s fraud prevention and detection strategy, ensuring the safety and security of all financial transactions processed through our platform. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of fraud trends, risk management, and regulatory requirements within the financial services industry. The Head of Fraud will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing fraud team, developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate fraud risks. Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy aligned with the company’s goals and risk appetite. Lead and manage the fraud team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure their effectiveness. Monitor and analyze transaction data to identify and investigate fraudulent activities. Develop and maintain fraud detection rules and models to proactively identify and prevent fraud. Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to implement fraud prevention measures. Stay up-to-date on emerging fraud trends, techniques, and technologies. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices related to fraud prevention. Prepare and present reports on fraud trends, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior management. Manage relationships with external vendors and partners related to fraud prevention. Develop and maintain fraud-related policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Risk Management, Computer Science). Minimum of 8 years of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or a related field within the financial services industry. Proven experience in developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies and technologies. Strong understanding of fraud detection techniques, including machine learning and behavioral analytics. Experience with payment processing systems and platforms. Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to fraud prevention (e.g., KYC, AML). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company. Work in a collaborative and innovative environment. Professional development and growth opportunities.