Head of Fraud

Head of Fraud, hybrid working based between London and Hertfordshire
Executive compensation package

The Role
Leading a small team, the Head of Fraud will align the organisation's efforts to develop and lead the best-in-class fraud prevention, detection, and investigation strategy. This role safeguards the business against internal and external fraud risks, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and protects financial, reputational, and operational integrity. You will provide expert advice to the Executive Committee, Board and Stakeholders on mitigating fraudulent risk. A proven track record of designing defensive strategies, utilising statistical/econometric modelling, and deploying modern anti-fraud technologies.

Strategy & Leadership
• Mentor and develop a team of experts operating across many business units
• Develop and implement a global fraud risk management strategy
• Lead and manage fraud, investigations, and the intelligence team

Fraud Prevention & Control
• Design and enforce fraud prevention policies, controls, and frameworks
• Oversee fraud detection systems, analytics, and monitoring tools
• Conduct fraud risk assessments across business units

Investigations
• Lead complex fraud investigations (internal & external)
• Liaise with legal, HR, compliance, and law enforcement agencies
• Ensure evidence gathering meets regulatory and legal standards

Risk & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with AML, financial crime, and regulatory requirements
• Report fraud metrics, losses, and trends to senior stakeholders
• Maintain governance frameworks and audit readiness

Stakeholder & External Relations
• Build relationships with regulators, law enforcement, and industry bodies
• Act as the organisation’s fraud subject matter expert to senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally (HR, IT, Security, Legal, Finance)

Team & Capability Development
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing professionals
• Define training programmes for fraud awareness across the business
• Drive a culture of integrity and risk awareness across the business

The Person
• Significant experience in fraud risk management, investigations, or financial crime
• Proven leadership experience in building and managing teams
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies, AML, and regulatory frameworks
• Analytical mindset with experience in fraud detection technologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experienced in delivering value at a senior leadership level
• A blended background of formal and commercial roles

Preferred education certification
• Degree in relevant Legal, LLB, Risk
• Chartered Security Professional (CSyP)
• Industry recognised certification