Lead of Risk Strategy

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JobgetherFintech / Technology
Based in AustraliaFull-TimeLead
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Experience
5+ years
Required Skills
Artificial IntelligenceData AnalysisMachine LearningComplianceRisk ManagementStakeholder management

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in risk management, fraud prevention, or strategic risk roles within fintech, financial services, technology, or digital asset industries.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing risk strategies that deliver measurable improvements in fraud reduction, operational efficiency, or cost optimization.
  • Strong understanding of fraud detection methodologies, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams such as Compliance, Data Science, Engineering, and Product.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience building teams, driving organizational change, and improving operational processes.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to translate insights into business actions.
  • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or automation applications in risk management is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute risk strategies designed to mitigate fraud risks across platforms, products, and user interactions.
  • Enhance risk detection capabilities across key areas such as account takeover, payment fraud, and emerging fraud or scam patterns.
  • Partner with product and engineering teams to design scalable risk controls and continuously improve prevention mechanisms.
  • Define, monitor, and report key risk performance indicators to improve protection levels while optimizing operational costs.
  • Collaborate with compliance teams to optimize transaction monitoring, screening processes, and regulatory risk controls.
  • Manage and develop the risk strategy team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on agility, ownership, and innovation.
  • Explore and implement advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning solutions, to enhance risk detection and automation.
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