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Head Of Fraud Risk Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Evaluate new products, services, and delivery channels for potential fraud risk. * Fraud Detection & Monitoring * Oversee daily monitoring of suspicious transactions across debit/credit cards, ACH ...

The Director of Fraud Risk Management is responsible for building and overseeing all aspects of Coinstar's fraud, scam, and risk governance framework and program. This role leads the end-to-end ...

The Director of Fraud Risk Management is responsible for building and overseeing all aspects of Coinstar's fraud, scam, and risk governance framework and program. This role leads the end-to-end ...

Fraud Risk Analyst

Fargo, ND · On-site

$92K - $109K/yr

We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in ... Predicts the level of fraud risk, develops policies and procedures used to evaluate and control ...

Fraud Risk Analyst

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$92K - $109K/yr

We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in ... Predicts the level of fraud risk, develops policies and procedures used to evaluate and control ...

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How much do head of fraud risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of fraud risk in the United States is $143,185.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $167,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does the Head of Fraud Risk collaborate with other departments to develop and implement effective fraud prevention strategies?

The Head of Fraud Risk works closely with teams across the organization, including compliance, IT, legal, and operations, to develop comprehensive fraud prevention strategies. They regularly coordinate with these departments to identify vulnerabilities, share intelligence on emerging threats, and ensure that controls are effectively integrated into business processes. Collaboration often involves leading cross-functional meetings, conducting joint risk assessments, and providing training or guidance on fraud awareness. This teamwork is essential for creating a unified approach to mitigating fraud risk and responding swiftly to incidents.

What is the difference between Head Of Fraud Risk vs Fraud Analyst?

AspectHead Of Fraud RiskFraud Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees, certifications like CFE or CPA, leadership experienceBachelor's degree, certifications like ACFE or relevant training
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, team leadership, cross-department collaborationData analysis, investigation, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, e-commerce, large corporationsBanking, retail, online platforms

The Head Of Fraud Risk oversees the entire fraud prevention strategy, managing teams and setting policies, while the Fraud Analyst focuses on investigating fraud cases and analyzing data. Both roles require relevant certifications, but the Head Of Fraud Risk operates at a strategic level, whereas the Fraud Analyst is more hands-on with daily investigations.

What does a Head of Fraud Risk do?

A Head of Fraud Risk is responsible for overseeing an organization’s strategies and operations to prevent, detect, and manage fraud. They lead teams that analyze data, identify risks, and implement controls to protect the company from fraudulent activities. Their duties also include developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with other departments to respond to emerging threats. Ultimately, their goal is to minimize financial loss and safeguard the organization’s reputation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Head Of Fraud Risk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head Of Fraud Risk, you need deep expertise in risk management, data analytics, and fraud prevention strategies, typically supported by a background in finance, business, or a related field. Proficiency with fraud detection platforms, data analysis tools like SQL or Python, and relevant certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills are essential for guiding teams and influencing organizational policy. These abilities are crucial to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage fraud risks, safeguarding the organization’s assets and reputation.
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Infographic showing various Head Of Fraud Risk job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,185 per year, or $68.8 per hour.
Sr. Fraud Risk Strategies Analyst - Paze

Sr. Fraud Risk Strategies Analyst - Paze

Early Warning Services

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$101K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

This role is accountable to analyze, create and deploy the rules, scores, and decisioning logic from both internally and externally developed fraud risk models and applications with the associated outcomes as it applies to decisions rendered to optimize the balance of risk, expense and experience while using the payment network in a variety of operating environments.

This work must be done directly or in partnership with financial institutions and includes collaboration with internal stakeholders including Product, Engineering, and Analytics to inform fraud risk decisioning and strategy execution.This role also partners closely with Fraud Risk Program Management to align fraud strategies with broader program objectives and roadmap priorities.

Essential Functions

  • Assess, recommend and modify the application of scores and rules to deliver the optimal balance of risk, expense and experience for clients, consumers and partners in the network.

  • Implement fraud detection and prevention strategies for the network.

  • Create and apply data-driven insights for constant monitoring of effectiveness, efficiency and opportunities in the application of features, scores, rules and logic to continuously improve fraud risk strategy performance.

  • Develop and deliver clear, concise communications and presentations to internal stakeholders (including Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Risk teams) external stakeholders (including banking partners, merchants, and third-party vendors) regarding emerging risks, observed trends and related opportunities.

  • Perform the analysis of fraud events for the purpose of identifying and consistently categorizing the root cause of fraud events observed or attempted in the network and identifying control gaps and opportunities for mitigation.

  • Monitor fraud trends, emerging threats, and attack patterns, and proactively recommend enhancements to rules, strategies, and controls.

  • Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required.

  • Minimum 5 years of fraud risk management experience.

  • SQL/SAS/Python competencies or comparable data analytics skills.

  • Proven track record of converting concepts to analysis to cases for change.

  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Experience with digital banking, payments and/or payment networks.

  • Experience with financial institutions in the area of fraud risk management.

  • Background and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification or similar credential is a plus

  • Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence strategy decisions without direct authority

  • Experience supporting enterprise fraud programs or large-scale fraud platforms

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers.


Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The base pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL / Washington, DC in USD per year is: $84,000 - $105,000.
New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $101,000 - $126,000.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

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  • Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

  • Paid Time Off -Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

  • Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page herefor the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.