Head of Fraud, Payments & Banking
Role Summary
Join Kraken as Head of Fraud, Payments & Banking, leading global fraud prevention strategies in the fast-paced financial sector.
Minimum Requirements
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- 10+ years of experience in banking, payment processing, or fraud risk management, including experience building or leading a fraud team
- Demonstrated experience managing both strategic fraud/payments programs and front-line, high-volume analyst operations
- Proven track record with Card, Third-Party, and Peer-to-Peer payment fraud, along with relevant banking regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Working knowledge of UK and other non-US regulatory regimes (e.g., FCA, PSR) relevant to fraud, payments, and banking; experience operating under, or reporting to, a UK/EU regulator strongly preferred given the team's non-US footprint
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and associated fraud risks preferred
- Solid grounding in data analytics and reporting, with a track record of using data-driven insight to guide decisions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders
- Experience developing career frameworks, coaching managers, and scaling operational teams
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance) preferred
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and rapidly evolving industry
Eligibility Criteria
This position is aimed at experienced professionals in fraud prevention and payments management, with a global focus.
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