Fraud Expert (m/f/d)
HybridMunich, Bavaria, Germany or Munich, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Lead the company-wide fraud prevention strategy across all products and channels, aligning with risk appetite. Monitor transactions in real-time, optimize fraud detection rules and models, and identify emerging threats through data analysis and market intelligence. Evaluate and manage advanced fraud prevention technologies while collaborating cross-functionally with Payment, Risk, IT, Data, Compliance, Customer Service, and payment providers. Manage escalated fraud incidents, deliver fraud insights and KPIs, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management. Act as a trusted fraud risk advisor to influence decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards. Drive initiatives to improve payment success rates, reduce losses, and strengthen customer trust.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Computer Science, or related fields
- Several years of experience in payments, e-commerce, or fraud risk
- Experience ideally in merchant, PSP, or acquirer environments
- Strong knowledge of payment processes, authorization logic, and fraud typologies
- Analytical mindset with technical affinity
- Experience with fraud tools and scripting (e.g., SQL, Python)
- Leadership skills
- Fluency in German and English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with fraud tools and scripting (e.g., SQL, Python)
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