Fraud Strategy Lead at BCB Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fraud Strategy, Operational Transformation, Risk Execution, Technology Integration, AI Utilization, Team Development, Stakeholder Collaboration, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Leadership, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Automation, Financial Crime

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Role Are you a decisive fraud expert with a passion for transforming operational financial crime teams and building cutting-edge fraud prevention programs? We are looking for a Fraud Strategy Lead to head our fraud function and overhaul our current processes on fraud prevention and investigation, embed a culture of automation and innovation, and build a best-in-class fraud defence strategy. Working collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams and our clients, you will have the autonomy to redefine our approach to fraud prevention and detection, drive efficiency, and establish high standards of fraud prevention and detection to protect both our clients and the BCB. Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Operations, you will be the firm’s subject matter expert on all things related to fraud strategy. You will own the vision for our fraud prevention and detection roadmap, provide decisive guidance on complex challenges, and directly contribute to building a resilient and forward-looking team. Your mission is to implement a technology-driven framework that leverages automation and AI to combat emerging threats. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Take full ownership of designing and executing the firm's new fraud prevention and detection strategy. Develop, write, and implement new SOPs, systems, and controls to enhance detection, investigation, and reporting. Operational Transformation & Risk Execution: Conduct a review of our current fraud prevention and detection capabilities, identifying key risks and opportunities for immediate and long-term improvement. Develop and execute a robust strategy to significantly reduce fraud. Design and execute clear policies for clients who cross fraud-level thresholds. Technology & AI Integration: Champion the use of modern technology to future-proof our fraud defences. Leverage data to develop and implement effective strategies and enhance controls. Team Development & Vision: Act as a decisive leader for the fraud team. Mentor and upskill existing team members while shaping the vision for future growth. Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory: Serve as the primary subject matter expert on fraud risk across the business. Work closely with other teams to embed fraud prevention into new products. Provide clear and insightful Management Information and strategic advice to senior stakeholders on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices. What are we looking for You will have proven, extensive experience in a senior fraud strategy role within payments, crypto, or banking sectors. Demonstrable track record of successfully transforming a fraud function, moving from manual, inefficient processes to a streamlined, automated, and technology-driven framework. Deep, practical expertise in key fraud typologies, especially APP scams, social engineering, investment scams etc. A decisive, hands-on leader who is comfortable defining a vision, making tough decisions, and executing a strategic roadmap from the ground up in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of and passion for leveraging modern technology, including AI and automation, to create scalable and effective fraud prevention controls. Experience in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing operational teams, with a clear ability to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and distill into readily comprehensible and practical advice relevant to the commercial, strategic and financial context, applying a risk-based approach to development of business solutions and decision-making. Demonstrate a creative and innovative approach by finding different ways to look at problems and design novel solutions Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Autonomous, pro-active and hands-on with the ability to prioritise and manage own work effectively, apply a breadth of technical, business, product and customer domain knowledge, own the outcome and make an impact. Used to working in a diverse, international, fast-moving business and fast evolving regulatory environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. So, what’s in it for you? Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team. The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated. At BCB, we believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together, and driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success. The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper 30 days annual leave each year 4 wellbeing days per year to prioritise your mental health 1 company volunteering day per year Strong benefits package including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy About BCB Group BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world’s largest, crypto-engaged businesses, including crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers. Our end-to-end suite of products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world’s most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory-first institutional principles. Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high-level experience at globally-renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy. Our mission is to create the trusted platform to pay, store, trade and earn fiat and digital assets, globally 24/7 www.bcbgroup.com

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of the firm's fraud prevention and detection strategy while enhancing current processes. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to implement a technology-driven framework for fraud prevention.