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A leading company is looking for a Payment Compliance Lead to drive compliance initiatives, reduce fraud risks, and optimize payment performance. In this role, the individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient payment processes, supporting the company’s continued growth and scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Risk Management● Ensure adherence to Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and other global regulations.● Develop scalable policies and monitoring frameworks to reduce risk.● Conduct audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks to identify areas for improvement.Fraud Prevention & Risk Reduction● Manage fraud prevention rules, balancing risk reduction with revenue growth.● Work with data science teams to optimize AI-driven fraud detection models.● Monitor and report transaction patterns to detect unusual behaviours and potential fraud.Product & Technology for Risk Mitigation● Own the Risk Mitigation Roadmap, ensuring compliance and fraud prevention align with business needs.● Identify gaps in fraud tools and propose enhancements like real-time monitoring dashboards and automated chargeback solutions.Payments Strategy & Partnerships● Work with finance, product, and engineering teams to support growth and expansion.● Respond to third-party compliance audits and payment provider inquiries.● Improve authorisation rates and reduce failed payments through strategic planning.Experience Required● Strong experience in payment compliance, risk management, or fraud prevention.● Strong knowledge of card scheme regulations and global compliance frameworks.● Strong communication and project management skills● Experience with fraud prevention tools, chargeback management, and risk analytics.● Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making.● Experience working with payment gateways, acquirers, and payment orchestration platforms.