Director, Global Fraud

Euronet Worldwide

. Define and lead epay's global fraud strategy, systems roadmap and policy framework across all business lines.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLeawood • Kansas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and leading global fraud strategies, with a focus on fraud detection and prevention controls, risk management, and compliance within payment systems. Proven ability to build and mentor teams while managing vendor relationships and implementing technology solutions.

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Fraud Risk ManagementFraud Detection PlatformsPayment Fraud ExperienceAnalytical Decision-MakingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Fraud Strategy DevelopmentFraud Detection ControlsCard Scheme Fraud RulesRisk Appetite ThresholdsFraud KPIs ReportingBuild-Vs-Buy Technology DecisionsElder/Scam Fraud TypologiesMoney Laundering TypologiesOpen-Loop Prepaid Issuing RiskChargeback Exposure Management

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailSound JudgementIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Fraud.netFraud Detection PlatformsPayment SystemsTechnology Partnerships

Certifications & Qualifications

CFECFCSCAMS

Industry Keywords

Payment FraudGift Card FraudStored-Value FraudComplianceAMLCard IssuingPayment AcquiringFraud Risk FrameworkInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead epay's global fraud strategy, systems roadmap and policy framework across all business lines.
Design and continuously improve gift card fraud detection and prevention controls targeting elder/granny scams, retailer-rack manipulation, money laundering and cash-out.
Own the fraud risk framework for open-loop prepaid card programs, covering card-not-present fraud, account takeover, first-party/friendly fraud and load/redemption abuse.
Partner with European payment acquiring operations to manage merchant and transaction-level fraud risk, chargeback exposure and Visa/Mastercard scheme compliance.
Own the build-vs-buy decision for epay's core fraud technology and set the go-forward technology strategy.
Serve as fraud risk lead for strategic initiatives related to card issuing and agentic payments.
Develop and maintain global fraud policies, typology libraries, detection rules and risk appetite thresholds.
Manage relationships with Fraud.net and other third-party fraud vendors.
Build and report consolidated fraud KPIs and metrics to Executive Management and escalate material risks or incidents.
Partner with Compliance/AML, Product, Engineering and regional business leaders to embed fraud controls into new products and markets.
Build, mentor and lead a global fraud team as the function scales.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
8+ years of payment fraud experience, with direct, hands-on exposure to card issuing (prepaid and/or open-loop), payment acquiring, or gift card/stored-value fraud — not solely AML or general compliance.
Demonstrated experience selecting, implementing or managing fraud detection platforms and making build-vs-buy technology decisions.
Working knowledge of card scheme fraud rules and liability frameworks (Visa, Mastercard), open-loop prepaid issuing risk, elder/scam fraud typologies, and money-laundering typologies specific to gift cards and stored value.
Experience supporting large-scale issuing or platform partnerships with major technology companies (e.g., Apple, Google) is strongly preferred.
Professional certification in fraud, payments or financial crime (CFE, CFCS, CAMS or similar) is preferred.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills; comfort working directly with fraud rules, detection logic and case data, not only policy documents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reporting to executive management.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage vendor relationships and budgets.
High level of integrity, sound judgement and attention to detail.
Travel required up to 25% (International and Domestic)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Plan with 6% Match
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays
Casual Office Attire
Plus many more employee perks & incentives!