Fraud Lead in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Fraud Lead in Canada.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in protecting a large-scale digital commerce platform from evolving fraud threats. You will lead fraud detection strategy, optimize rulesets, and analyze transactional patterns to reduce risk and improve overall system integrity. The position combines deep analytical work with hands-on operational ownership of fraud prevention systems, including payment gateway monitoring and rule optimization. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to strengthen fraud defenses across the entire customer journey. This is a high-impact role where your insights directly influence platform security, customer trust, and financial performance. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly data-driven, ideal for professionals who thrive on problem-solving and continuous improvement. This is a 12-month contract based in a flexible hybrid work setting.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading fraud detection operations, optimizing prevention strategies, and strengthening platform security against evolving threats.

• Monitor payment gateway fraud detection systems on a daily basis to identify suspicious activity and risks.
• Design, implement, and optimize fraud detection rulesets based on emerging fraud trends and attack patterns.
• Analyze transactional data to identify fraud patterns, reduce false positives, and improve detection accuracy.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to track fraud performance, risk exposure, and operational effectiveness.
• Build and execute a holistic fraud strategy covering account creation, checkout, payment methods, chargebacks, and authentication flows.
• Evaluate fraud prevention tools and market solutions through RFPs and industry research.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance fraud prevention capabilities and response strategies.
• Support chargeback resolution and contribute to improvements in dispute management processes.

We are looking for an experienced fraud professional with strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of digital payments and fraud prevention systems.

• 5+ years of experience in fraud analysis or fraud prevention within e-commerce or digital platforms.
• Strong expertise in fraud detection systems, rules creation, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of payment gateways, transactional data flows, and digital payment ecosystems.
• Proven ability to detect fraud patterns, including account takeover, friendly fraud, and chargebacks.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or similar tools for data extraction and automation is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and adapt to fast-changing fraud environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

• Flexible hybrid work environment with autonomy over work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards.
• Extended long weekends during the summer.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on innovation and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on large-scale, high-impact fraud prevention systems.
• Exposure to advanced fraud detection tools and industry best practices.
• Professional growth within a global digital commerce environment.