Fraud Strategist, Expert

Clara

. Define and own global fraud detection strategies, methodologies, and standards across fraud vectors and regions .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMexico City • MexicoSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fraud detection strategies, methodologies, and AI-driven automation, with a strong focus on risk management and performance monitoring. Capable of collaborating across functions to implement scalable solutions for evolving fraud threats.

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Fraud Detection MethodologiesMachine LearningSQLFraud PreventionRisk Analytics

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Hard Skills

Fraud Detection StrategiesAutomated Decisioning FrameworksRisk SignalsTransaction MonitoringAnomaly DetectionBehavioral AnalysisPerformance MonitoringKPI DefinitionModel GovernanceExplainability

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityOwnershipInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

N8NDatabricksMetabaseCase Management SystemsFraud Detection Platforms

Industry Keywords

FintechBankingPaymentsFinancial ServicesFraud Intelligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own global fraud detection strategies, methodologies, and standards across fraud vectors and regions
Drive the evolution of fraud detection infrastructure, including rule engines, machine learning models, risk signals, and case management tools
Lead the AI and automation roadmap for fraud detection, including alert triage, investigations, decision-making, and operational workflows using tools like N8N
Explore and implement AI-powered detection capabilities, including anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, intelligent alerts, and automated rule optimization
Anticipate emerging fraud threats, including AI-enabled fraud, synthetic identities, deepfakes, and evolving attack patterns
Establish model governance and risk management practices covering explainability, fairness, performance monitoring, auditability, and human oversight
Build mechanisms to share fraud intelligence across regions
Monitor and challenge regional fraud detection performance using Databricks and Metabase
Partner with Fraud Operations, Risk, Product, Engineering, and Data Science
Define automation and monitoring strategies for 24/7 fraud detection coverage
Establish KPIs and performance frameworks for detection effectiveness, automation coverage, model performance, and platform reliability
Report to the Head of Fraud as a senior Individual Contributor

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in Fraud Strategy, Fraud Prevention, Risk Analytics, Fraud Detection, or related functions, ideally within fintech, banking, payments, or financial services
Strong expertise in fraud detection methodologies, rules-based strategies, risk signals, and transaction monitoring
Experience designing, implementing, or optimizing fraud detection strategies and automated decisioning frameworks
Strong understanding of machine learning, AI-driven fraud detection, and automation, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams
Experience working with fraud detection platforms, rule engines, case management systems, or risk decisioning tools
Strong analytical skills, with experience using SQL, Python, or similar tools
Experience defining and monitoring fraud detection KPIs, including detection rates, false positives, automation coverage, and model effectiveness
Understanding of model governance, explainability, risk controls, and human oversight in automated decision-making
Proven role-specific execution and ability to influence cross-functional and regional stakeholders without direct management authority
Adaptability to fast-changing environments, strong ownership, problem-solving skills, and ability to translate complex fraud challenges into practical, scalable solutions
Experience or strong interest in using AI tools to automate workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
An annual learning budget
Accelerated development paths
English is the working language, with Spanish and Portuguese every day
High talent-density team driven to make an impact in Latin America
Low ego, high ownership culture
Open and direct communication
Ownership and end-to-end responsibility
High standards for delivered work
Adaptable, learning-oriented environment
Inclusive workplace