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 companys continued growth and scalability. Key Responsibilities Compliance & 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. ADZN1_UKTJ