Manager, Fraud Risk (Fintech)

Location: Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Company

hirify.global provides payment infrastructure enabling African and international consumers and businesses to send and receive payments across borders.

What you will do

• Develop and execute fraud risk management strategies for merchant acquiring and remittance operations.
• Build data-driven risk assessment models and analytical tools to identify emerging fraud risks and trends.
• Establish, enhance, and enforce fraud risk policies, procedures, and controls.
• Review and audit accounts, transactions, and activities for adherence to risk management protocols.
• Collaborate with product, legal, compliance, and technology teams on risk mitigation solutions.
• Report risk metrics, trends, and incidents to senior management while driving continuous improvement and risk awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of risk management experience, preferably in fintech or financial services, with a focus on fraud prevention.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis, risk modeling, and statistical techniques.
• Deep understanding of financial products, payment processing, and regulatory and scheme requirements related to fraud risk management.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, integrity, ethics, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as FRM, CRM, or CFA.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Emphasis on risk awareness, accountability, compliance, and professional integrity.