Director, Global Fraud Strategy

1 Month ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Director of Global Fraud Strategy, you will lead the development of a comprehensive fraud prevention and mitigation strategy, reporting to the SVP of Credit & Fraud Risk. Responsibilities include analyzing fraud trends, staying updated on industry best practices, and overseeing fraud prevention initiatives with key stakeholders. You will define and monitor key performance indicators, anticipate the need for evolution, and build a high-performing team. The role is critical for safeguarding customers and business growth.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience in fraud prevention strategy, preferably in consumer finance.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful fraud prevention strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate patterns from large datasets.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python is required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and build consensus across various functions.

Job Details

About Tala


Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission.


By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.


Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!


The Role


Tala is seeking an experienced, impact-driven leader to head our Global Fraud Strategy team. As Director of Global Fraud Strategy, you will report to the SVP of Credit & Fraud Risk and lead the development of a comprehensive fraud prevention and mitigation strategy. This role is critical to safeguarding Tala’s customers and business while enabling growth across markets and products. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and team leadership, with a proven ability to combat fraud in consumer lending using best-in-class technology.


What You'll Do

    • Lead the development and implementation of Tala’s global fraud strategy, encompassing all aspects of fraud prevention, detection, and response across loan portfolios
    • Create visibility throughout Tala into our fraud strategy and opportunities, including obtaining buy-in from and influencing other key leaders in the organization
    • Conduct in-depth analysis of portfolio and industry fraud trends to identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities
    • Stay abreast of industry best practices, technology, and regulatory developments in the fraud space and incorporate them into Tala’s approach to fraud
    • Oversee the execution of fraud prevention and detection initiatives, partnering closely with key stakeholders, including Credit Strategy, Product, Engineering, Operations, Data Science, Legal/Compliance, and Engineering teams to deliver effective solutions
    • Define and monitor key performance indicators that provide visibility into fraud in Tala’s portfolios and the ability to measure the effectiveness of fraud prevention efforts
    • Anticipate the need for evolution in our fraud risk mitigation strategy as part of Tala’s planned market and product growth
    • Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing, global team of fraud professionals


What You'll Need

    • 8+ years experience in fraud prevention strategy, preferably in the consumer finance/fintech industry
    • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful fraud prevention strategies
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate patterns from large datasets into digestible and actionable insights that inform strategy
    • Proficiency in SQL and Python
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across different levels and functions
    • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
    • Outcome-oriented mindset with a strong bias for action
    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, statistics, or other related discipline
    • Comfort working and effectively communicating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a global team
    • Experience defining and driving a roadmap based on company performance goals
    • A curiosity that will enable you to digest the Tala loan product business model quickly and find opportunities to create value


Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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