Merchant Acquiring Lead: Fraud & AML (Fintech)

Methodfi; City of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A payment and software service provider in London seeks a Merchant Acquiring Lead to oversee acquiring operations, focusing on fraud prevention and AML compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and proven experience in transaction monitoring, ensuring effective risk management while enhancing customer experience. Join a mission-driven team committed to supporting small businesses across Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the merchant acquiring space, specifically in Fraud or AML roles (both preferred).
• Strong leadership background with experience managing teams.
• Expertise in optimizing transaction monitoring rules and risk controls.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team focused on fraud prevention and AML within merchant acquiring.
• Develop and optimize transaction monitoring rules to enhance risk detection.
• Train and mentor teams, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams to implement robust risk frameworks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging fraud typologies.

Skills

Expertise in optimizing transaction monitoring rules

Strong leadership background

Experience in Fraud or AML roles

Ability to train and develop teams

Job description

A payment and software service provider in London seeks a Merchant Acquiring Lead to oversee acquiring operations, focusing on fraud prevention and AML compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and proven experience in transaction monitoring, ensuring effective risk management while enhancing customer experience. Join a mission-driven team committed to supporting small businesses across Europe.