Business Development Manager - Risk & Fraud in Ireland, Scotland at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Development Manager - Risk & Fraud based in Ireland.

As a Business Development Manager - Risk & Fraud, you will play a pivotal role in protecting business operations while enabling secure and frictionless customer experiences across multiple international markets. Operating at the intersection of fraud prevention, compliance, payments security, and business growth, you will help shape risk strategies that support market expansion and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with product, technology, legal, and operations teams, driving initiatives that balance regulatory compliance with customer experience. You will contribute to new market launches, evaluate strategic partners, and optimize onboarding and transaction processes in dynamic, fast-evolving environments. Ideal for a commercially minded risk professional, this role combines analytical problem-solving with strategic stakeholder engagement and global impact.

• Monitor fraud trends, operational risks, transaction performance, and key risk metrics across multiple markets, providing actionable insights and regular reporting.
• Support market expansion initiatives by assessing regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, data privacy considerations, and fraud prevention frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product, Technology, Legal, and Operations teams to design, optimize, and enhance onboarding, payment, withdrawal, and transaction processes.
• Conduct ongoing competitor and market analysis focused on fraud prevention tools, KYC processes, AML controls, and risk management practices.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen security controls while maintaining a seamless customer experience.
• Evaluate, onboard, manage, and optimize relationships with third-party KYC, AML, fraud prevention, and compliance service providers.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with external partners while supporting cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to compliance readiness programs, security audits, and broader risk governance activities.
• Ensure operational, regulatory, and fraud prevention readiness for new market launches and business expansion projects.
• Develop dashboards, reporting frameworks, and risk visibility tools that support leadership decision-making and strategic planning.
• Provide ongoing recommendations to improve risk management processes, controls, and operational resilience across the business.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in risk management, fraud prevention, compliance, payments security, financial crime, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, fraud detection, compliance frameworks, and risk controls.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Technology, Operations, and Legal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Experience assessing and managing third-party vendors, partners, and compliance service providers.
• Ability to balance security, regulatory requirements, and customer experience considerations in decision-making.
• Experience supporting market expansion initiatives, regulatory assessments, or operational readiness programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving, and low-structure environments with multiple concurrent priorities.
• Strong adaptability, resilience, and ability to navigate changing regulatory and market landscapes.
• Experience working in emerging markets is highly desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex projects independently.

• Competitive salary package.
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• 28 days of paid annual leave.
• Employee referral and recognition bonus programs.
• Premium equipment and tools to support remote work.
• Annual company retreats and team networking events.
• International and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects across multiple global markets.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing and innovative organization.