VP, Financial Crimes and Fraud

As VP Financial Crimes and Fraud you will set the strategic direction for Payoneers global financial crime and fraud risk management programs. You will lead the development and execution of frameworks models and policies that balance regulatory expectations risk appetite and Payoneers mission to deliver a seamless customer-first experience.

In this role youll partner closely with business product operations and compliance leaders to ensure compliance requirements are met without compromising innovation or customer experience. You will act as a senior advisor to executive leadership shaping enterprise risk appetite guiding control design and driving the evolution of Payoneers financial crime capabilities as we continue to expand globally.

Location: Israel

Hybrid position

Full-time

Whatyoull do-

• Provide strategic leadership for the design governance and execution of Payoneers financial crime and fraud frameworks across all regions and product lines.
• Lead develop and inspire a global second-line team focused on proactive financial crime and fraud risk management.
• Partner with business and product teams to align compliance and risk management objectives with Payoneers goals enabling growth within defined risk appetite.
• Oversee the governance of financial crime models ensuring they meet high standards of accuracy documentation and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including regulators banking partners and senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial crime risk management practices through data-driven insights emerging technology and industry collaboration.
• Provide second-line oversight and challenge to ensure that financial crime risk is managed effectively and controls operate as intended.

Who you are-

• 12 years of experience in financial crime or fraud risk management including extensive experience leading global or multi-regional programs.
• Deep understanding of financial crime typologies taxonomies and control frameworks across multiple regulatory environments.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing global teams.
• Strong background in developing frameworks that balance compliance requirements risk appetite and business growth objectives.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with a proven ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across business product technology and operations.
• Highly results-oriented with a strong focus on execution measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience engaging with regulators financial institutions and executive leadership on complex risk and compliance matters.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment across senior stakeholders.

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Required Experience:

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