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Head of Fraud

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
Canada, California (USA), North Carolina (USA), Utah (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in fraud strategy., Deep understanding of fraud prevention tools., Strong analytical skill set., Experience in cross-functional team management., Advanced degree or relevant experience..

Key responsabilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive fraud program.
  • Lead senior cross-functional team to mitigate fraud risks.
  • Act as thought leader on fraud awareness.
  • Champion automation initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Oversee compliance with fraud regulations and standards.
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Job description

Fraud is a growing and evolving threat to financial institutions.  As technology advances, fraudsters become increasingly sophisticated, making it imperative to develop robust strategies to protect customers and mitigate risk. 

Varo is seeking a visionary and highly skilled Head of Fraud to lead Varo’s effort in combating fraud at Varo and be seen as a pace setter in the industry.  The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of fraud trends and methodologies,coupled with strong analytical skills and a proven track record of success collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.  This role will require a strategic growth mindset, a passion for innovation, disciplined execution and the ability to hire, inspire, and lead high quality, senior-level, technical, and operational talent to stay ahead of emerging threats.
As the Head of Fraud, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fraud program that will continue to evolve and keep pace with emerging trends and threats. You will lead a senior level cross-functional team to identify and mitigate fraud risks, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This will be a highly visible leadership role with direct interaction with executive leadership and the board. 

Develop and Execute Fraud Strategy
  • Define and implement a robust fraud strategy and roadmap that aligns with Varo's overall business objectives
  • Provide strategic direction around the development and maintenance of Varo’s fraud platform, including rules, models, and detection systems (both internally developed and third party)
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate fraud trends, industry best practices, third party solutions and regulatory changes.
  • Act as a thought leader across the company on fraud awareness, threat detection and response to keep our customers safe


  • Leverage Data and Analytics
  • Develop and utilize advanced analytics techniques to identify and respond in real-time to fraud patterns, emerging threat vectors and trends
  • Collaborate with data scientists to develop cutting edge machine learning/AI models to mitigate fraud and enable improved good customer experiences
  • Create robust dashboards and KPIs to track fraud performance and measure the effectiveness of fraud prevention strategies


  • Oversee Fraud Operations
  • Provide leadership and direction to the fraud operations team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of fraud prevention and detection activities

  • Enhance Customer Experience
  • Balance fraud prevention measures with exceptional customer experiences.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive fraud prevention that balances the need for security with a seamless and positive customer onboarding experience.
  • Minimize false positives and negative impacts on legitimate customers.
  • Utilize Varo’s fraud platform and advanced capabilities to enable customers to safely and quickly transact across products and money movement systems


  • Drive Operational Efficiency
  • Champion automation and efficiency initiatives to reduce manual reviews and customer complaints
  • Optimize fraud detection processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness


  • Lead a Cross-Functional Team
  • Build and manage a high-performing team of product managers,  fraud analysts and fraud operations
  • Operate rapidly in a fully cross-functional, iterative and agile fashion when responding to fraud incidents and emerging threats
  • Foster collaboration and effective communication across departments (e.g.  engineering, ML/AI, infosec, operations, BSA/AML, compliance, etc) to ensure alignment, planning and effective execution of fraud initiatives. Build new capabilities leveraging cutting edge tech and machine learning/AI models and leverage industry leading solutions
  • Manage third party and/or captive relationships tasked with sourcing fraud teams


  • Ensure Compliance
  • Stay up-to-date with fraud regulations and industry standards.
  • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to maintain compliance.
  • Document and maintain comprehensive fraud strategy, rule, and model documentation


  • You bring the following required skills and experiences
  • Proven experience in leading fraud strategy and operations within a fintech or financial services organization.
  • Deep understanding of fraud prevention techniques, tools, technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
  • Experience in building and managing high-performing cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced degree or commensurate experience in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, MS in Data Science)

  • Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
    Industry :
    Banking
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Other Skills

    • Analytical Skills
    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Leadership

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