Job Title: Fraud Risk Manager Digital lending

Location: Pune

Experience: 12+ years

Domain: Digital Payments / FinTech / Banking

Reporting: CRO

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Fraud Risk Manager to lead fraud prevention and detection strategies within our digital lending/payments ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management,

fraud analytics, and regulatory compliance, with hands-on experience in digital payment platforms. This role also involves managing a team and fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Fraud Risk Strategy: Develop and implement fraud risk management frameworks for digital payment products and services.
- Monitoring & Detection: Design and maintain real-time fraud monitoring systems using advanced analytics and machine learning models.
- Incident Management: Investigate fraud cases, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
- Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (RBI, PCI-DSS, AML, KYC) and internal risk policies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product, operations, and technology teams to embed fraud controls in payment workflows.
- Data Analysis: Utilize transaction data to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging fraud trends.
- Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage third-party fraud prevention tools and solutions.
- Reporting: Prepare periodic fraud risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- People Management:




- Lead and mentor a team of fraud analysts and investigators.
- Set transparent goals, provide regular feedback, and foster professional development.
- Build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability and innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Finance, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or related field (Masters preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in fraud risk management within digital payments, banking, or FinTech.
- Strong understanding of payment systems (UPI, wallets, cards, net banking) and fraud typologies.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and fraud detection tools.
- Knowledge of AML, KYC, RBI guidelines, and global fraud prevention standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven experience in team leadership and people development.

Preferred Certifications:

- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Risk Management Certifications (FRM, CRMP)
- PCI-DSS or AML/KYC compliance certifications

Attitude & Behavioral Competencies:

- Integrity & Ethics: Strong commitment to ethical practices and compliance.
- Proactive Mindset: Ability to anticipate fraud risks and implement preventive measures.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments.
- Adaptability: Comfortable with fast-paced, evolving digital payment environments.
- Decision-Making: Confident in making data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Leadership: Inspires trust, motivates teams, and drives results.

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