Vice President of Product, Fraud

About Us 

Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world. 

As the Vice President of Product, Fraud at Hawk, you will lead the Hawk Fraud Solution P&L, scaling the product to deliver next-generation fraud detection and prevention solutions. You will shape Hawk’s innovative product roadmap and strategy, driving the fraud solution's commercial success and market impact across regions. 

Your Mission 

• Lead Hawk’s AML P&L, driving long-term success through ROI-focused investments and ownership of pricing and packaging strategies. 

• Develop and execute the product roadmap in collaboration with the CPO, addressing the needs of fraud analysts, Hawk solutions, sales, customer success, and external partners. 

• Oversee the go-to-market strategy for fraud solutions, partnering with Sales and Product Marketing to ensure pipeline and sales success. 

• Focus on U.S. mid-market opportunities (e.g., community banks, credit unions) while maintaining global relevance in the EU and APAC markets. 

• Ensure the fraud solution is easy to sell and implement by collaborating with Pre-Sales, Sales Enablement, Product Marketing, and Implementation teams to create and manage training, materials, pricing models, Q&A documents, and sales aids. 

• Select and manage partnerships, focusing on fraud signals, data, and consortiums to optimize value, activation ease, margins, and customer total cost of ownership (TCO). 

• Drive thought leadership, innovation, and operational scalability with Product Owners and Technology teams. 

• Mentor and manage a growing team of Product Owners, fostering professional development and alignment with organizational goals. 

• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including customers, analysts, and industry experts, to maintain Hawk’s leadership in fraud detection innovation. 

Your Profile 

• Proven track record in product leadership roles, ideally during growth phases at startups or scale-ups beyond Series A. 

• Multi-year experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or financial crime solutions, particularly for payments and banking sectors. 

• Demonstrated success in driving product strategy and delivering impactful, user-focused fraud detection and prevention solutions. 

• Strong understanding of UX principles, with hands-on experience managing tools designed for fraud analysts or end users. 

• Experience building, managing, and mentoring product teams to support professional growth and achieve strategic goals. 

• Proven ability to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders with product vision and strategy. 

• A deep interest in fraud detection and prevention, paired with a commitment to creating meaningful and impactful solutions.