Kraken · 23 hours ago
Strategy Manager, Fraud - Krak
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $167K/yr
7+ years expKraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fraud Strategy Manager. In this role, you will manage Krak products, oversee fraud controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud prevention strategies while ensuring compliance and business growth.
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Responsibilities
Control, monitor, and analyse Krak fraud trends: Stay up to date with the latest fraud trends, techniques, and technologies in the crypto industry. Conduct in-depth analysis of fraud patterns and identify potential vulnerabilities to proactively mitigate risks
Monitor and analyse payment trends: Stay current with payment regulations, trends, techniques, and technologies within the crypto industry. Conduct detailed analysis of payment patterns and identify opportunities to proactively increase revenue
Policy, process, rules creation and fraud prevention strategies: Create and maintain effective fraud and payment policies, processes, Strategies and rule frameworks
Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies: Including Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Fraud org teams, Product, Engineering, and Security, to design and implement effective fraud prevention strategies and frameworks for the crypto platform
Risk assessment, mitigation, governance, and audit controls: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential Krak fraud and payment risks and vulnerabilities. Implement preventive measures and controls to mitigate risks effectively and support governance and audit requirements
Support business growth and compliance controls: Balance fraud prevention with customer experience and revenue optimisation
Fraud detection and investigation: Develop and maintain robust Krak fraud detection systems and tools to identify suspicious activities, transactions, and patterns. Own and lead investigations into suspected fraudulent activity, gathering evidence and working closely with Krak Product, Legal, and Compliance teams
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Customer Engagement, Compliance, Legal, and other internal teams to ensure effective coordination and communication on Krak fraud- and payment-related matters
Data analysis and reporting: Utilise data analytics tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights and produce regular reporting on fraud and payment trends, patterns, and key performance indicators. Present findings to your manager and recommend strategies for continuous improvement
Regulatory compliance: Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidelines related to fraud prevention and payments, ensuring organisational compliance. Develop and maintain effective fraud frameworks and procedures
Leadership and mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
OKRs and strategic delivery: Develop and implement Krak fraud and payments improvement OKRs and strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Business reporting: Deliver clear and actionable business reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Best practice guidance: Provide guidance and support to internal teams on best practices across payment methods
Qualification
Required
Proven experience (7+ years) in banking, payment processing management, and fraud controls
Proficiency in fraud and payment optimisation strategies, tools, and techniques
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and a Solid knowledge of data analytics and reporting, with experience using data-driven insights to inform decision-making
Proven experience with Card, Third Party, Peer2Peer payments and banking regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving industry
Flexible, adaptive, and self-managed, with a strong team mindset and a willingness to accommodate both business and fraud organisation needs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance)
Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and associated fraud risks
Company
Kraken
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Ripley
CEO
Trevor Rutar, MBA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kraken Bank
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