Director, Fraud Detection (Edtech)

TL;DR

Director, Fraud Detection (Edtech): Defining and advancing end-to-end fraud prevention, detection, and mitigation strategy across the student lifecycle with an accent on scalable data-driven solutions, unified frameworks, and cross-functional partnerships. Focus on translating complex fraud risks into operational tools, establishing KPIs for monitoring trends, and ensuring compliance while minimizing friction in student workflows.

US - Remote

Company

hirify.global is an education technology company providing support and expertise to over 100 universities and colleges to develop high-ROI online degree programs in nursing, teaching, business, and public service.

What you will do

• Own and evolve end-to-end fraud detection for the student lifecycle, serving as the central accountability point for fraud risk organization-wide.
• Establish and operationalize a unified fraud framework with policies, controls, and response protocols for consistency and scalability.
• Partner with technology, data, operations, compliance, and vendors to implement scalable fraud detection tools and capabilities.
• Define fraud metrics, KPIs, and reporting to provide actionable insights into trends, risks, and performance.
• Stay ahead of emerging fraud trends and regulations, translating insights into enhancements and aligning with university stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance to ensure practices meet regulatory requirements and establish governance for fraud cases.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years in fraud detection, risk management, or trust & safety, with proven track record building and scaling fraud programs in education, edtech, financial services, or regulated industries (education preferred).
• Strong experience translating fraud risks into scalable, technology-enabled solutions, including fraud tools, data signals, analytics, and performance frameworks.
• Demonstrated cross-functional influence and stakeholder management with technology, operations, compliance, and external partners in a matrixed organization.

Nice to have

• Experience leading business transformation with AI/automation to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with higher education, online program management, or student lifecycle operations.
• Ability to influence without authority in fast-paced environments and exposure to governance or legal/compliance in regulated settings.