JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for a Fraud Manager to join our Fraud Team in Uganda where progress, excellence, and humility are valued as highly as technical excellence.

Leading a team, you will work as a servant leader, coach, and contributor within the fraud team. You will own the full cycle of consumer fraud risk management, from establishing systems and processes for prevention to leading analytical detection and diagnosis of fraud events to preparing and carrying out investigations in the field, managing criminal proceedings, and implementing mitigation measures as necessary.

This is an exciting role if you are ready for that step up to manage the country-wide direction for Uganda, policies, and processes, investigative prioritization, and operational execution with regard to all fraud and potential fraud cases related to customers, sales agents, and repayment of loan obligations associated with M-KOPA’s products and services.

You will be primarily engaged in fieldwork(90%), conducting investigations directly in various locations, and managing senior stakeholders within the business

What's exciting about this role?
• Are you ready to be a trailblazer in fraud management? As a Fraud Manager, you’ll lead the charge in revolutionizing our fraud detection and prevention strategies. You will conduct field investigations, and provide top-notch training, and support to ensure our fraud detection is both thorough and effective.
• Overseeing complex projects, you’ll manage risks, deliverables, and budgets while forging powerful partnerships with police, Legal, and Internal Audit teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

• This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team of field investigators and data analysts, spearheading efforts to prevent, uncover, and address fraudulent activities across M-KOPA’s operations in Uganda. You’ll pioneer new strategies, champion data-driven decision-making, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Imagine collaborating with top clients and diverse departments to craft cutting-edge solutions, pushing the boundaries of technology to outsmart fraudsters. If you’re driven by making a tangible impact and excited by the challenge of staying one step ahead of emerging threats, this is your opportunity to lead with innovation and shape the future of fraud management.
• In essence, this role offers you a thrilling opportunity to lead transformative efforts in fraud prevention and management, driving innovation, collaboration, and excellence across our organization.

Expertise
• To excel, your CV should highlight a blend of technical skills, field investigation experience, and team management.
• We seek a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with experience in leading fraud investigations and working with the police. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other data tools are essential.

• You should be adept at managing teams, data mining, and understanding criminal justice systems. Excellent communication skills and at least five years of experience are required. Proficiency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Our hiring process is as much about us selling to you as the other way round-the interview process will be as follows:

• Recruiter call 30 mins - an introduction to the process and M-KOPA
• Take home assessment - A deep dive into the role dynamics
• Hiring Team call 45 mins - High level introductions with the Fraud Team
• Stakeholder interview 60 mins - This is where most of the magic happens.