Head of Payments Fraud

Businesses deserve better from finance. Less friction, more freedom. Since 2004, Mollie has been on a mission to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe.

Today, more than 250,000 companies trust our all-in-one platform to get paid, manage money and grow on their terms. Simple, scalable and built with real businesses in mind.

We’re one of Europe’s fastest‑growing fintechs, with 900+ Mollies across 12+ locations. Our people make this growth possible. We move fast, build with purpose and care deeply about our customers. Whether you’re solving problems, building market‑leading products or exploring how AI can make work smarter, you’ll have the freedom to create and the trust to deliver.

If you’re ready to grow, shape the future of fintech and join an ambitious, high‑performing team, this is the place for you.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Payments Fraud to lead our fraud prevention efforts across Mollie. This is a critical senior leadership role within the Monitoring Domain, responsible for protecting Mollie and the financial ecosystem against evolving fraud threats. The successful candidate will be a visionary expert capable of defining a long‑term strategy while driving execution and collaboration across multiple internal domains.

Domain Coordination: Coordinate work, resources, and priorities between related teams within the Monitoring Domain to ensure a unified and effective fraud‑fighting approach.

Define Payments Fraud Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, cutting‑edge payments fraud strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives and risk appetite.

Cross‑Domain Advisory: Act as the primary subject matter expert, advising other domains across the business on best practices, emerging threats, and effective controls for fraud prevention.

Framework Enhancement: Work closely with the Onboarding and Payments Domains to enhance existing fraud detection, prevention, and response frameworks embedded within their respective processes and products.

Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) related to payments fraud to measure effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.

5+ years experience in a fraud leadership role focused on payments fraud, risk management, or financial crime within the financial services or FinTech industry.

Deep expertise in payment systems (e.g., card payments, alternative payment methods, instant payments) and the fraud vectors associated with them.

Demonstrated ability to define and execute complex, company‑wide strategies.

Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical skills and a data‑driven approach to problem‑solving.

A bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Computer Science, Law) is preferred.

At Mollie, growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills, explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms.

You’ll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development, with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves, and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step.

No matter if you’re aiming for promotion, exploring a different career path or building new skills, you’ll be supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way.

If you’re excited by the idea of building what’s next, for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below.

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We believe in Always Be Shipping, and AI brings that philosophy to life across every team, every role, every day.

AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster, simplify work and make smarter decisions, creating real impact for the businesses we serve. We’re looking for people who are excited to use AI to shape the future of finance with us.

Enjoy the flexibility to work from abroad for 20 days a year (excl high risk countries).

Enjoy €60 per month net towards taking care of yourself.

Lifestyle and Health Support

Reach out for coaching and support whenever you need it via OpenUp.

26 holiday days

Time to relax. Plus an extra 2 days off in between 27 and 31 December!

Commute options

Receive an NS Business Card and participate in our bike lease plan

Birthday off

It’s your special day! Why spend it at the office?

WFH Equipment Budget

One off budget of €400 for our new hires.

With WFH & Internet allowance at €60 a month.

Discounted Lunch

Hot and cold meals plus snacks available each day for less than €4 and only pay when you use the service!

Health Insurance

Insure with ONVZ or receive €125 net towards your own insurance.

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