At Meridian, we are on a mission to make low-cost, instant financial services and payments globally consistent for everyone via the mobile number. We're working together to create the first global mobile money network, leveraging the most universal number on the planet—the phone number—as the foundation for a new payments network.
We are seeking an experienced Compliance and Fraud Operations Manager to join our ambitious team.
Responsibilities:
Safeguarding our clients' financial integrity by identifying and mitigating fraud and AML risks across our suite of payments products, including upstream regulatory reporting (e.g. SAR)
You will lead our fraud detection and money laundering prevention efforts, working closely with product and engineering
Build and run our fraud and money laundering prevention team, from hiring to mentorship
Oversee fraud risk management across and implement strategies and processes to proactively prevent and detect fraud, including ACH/bank fraud and account takeovers
Implement advanced fraud and AML detection tools and techniques to identify suspicious activities and patterns, conducting thorough investigations when necessary
Continuously identify and analyze fraud schemes and attacks in a systematic and data-based manner. Identify root causes for fraud schemes, implement measures to curtail them, and prevent new schemes from proliferating
Actively review and action transactions run through Meridian to establish the optimal balance between false positives and bad actors
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards related to fraud prevention and reporting
Prepare and present regular reports on AML, chargeback, and fraud trends, incidents, and mitigation efforts to senior management and partners
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in fraud prevention and detection, within the financial technology sector, across multiple forms of payment
Deep understanding of payment risks and funds flows, specifically within ACH and bank transfer fraud, account takeovers, and card transaction fraud
Excellence in data literacy and analytical ability
Experience building, leading and mentoring risk management teams
Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements related to fraud prevention, disputes, and error resolution
Strong communication and presentation skills, including external reporting requirements
Desire to work within a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Requirements:
Full-time
Excellent communication skills
Benefits:
Unlimited Vacation
Work From Home
High Standard Health Benefits
Equity
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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