Assistant Manager - Fraud Detection and Risk Management

Assistant Manager - EDD

Job Family:

GIC Process (India)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Manage and oversee Team Leaders and Fraud Analysts across multiple workstreams
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and team development
• Handle people-related escalations, including performance, engagement, and attrition
• Foster a high-performance culture with strong focus on quality and accountability
• Define and implement fraud risk strategies across crypto and card payment ecosystems
• Lead initiatives to reduce fraud losses and improve detection rates
• Oversee complex investigations including:
• Crypto fraud (wallet tracing, scam networks, ATOs)
• High-value and cross-border fraud cases
• Evaluate emerging fraud trends and proactively update controls
• Oversee end-to-end chargeback operations and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with card network rules (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
• Monitor and control chargeback ratios, thresholds, and financial impact
• Drive initiatives to improve win rates and reduce dispute volumes
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and quality benchmarks
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
• Implement robust QA frameworks and audit mechanisms
• Manage capacity planning, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders / clients
• Present fraud insights, trends, and performance metrics to leadership
• Collaborate with Product, Tech, Compliance, and Payments teams to enhance controls
• Ensure adherence to AML/KYC regulations and internal risk policies
• Support regulatory audits, reporting, and governance frameworks
• Maintain strong documentation and audit trails

What You Will Need:

• Deep understanding of Cryptocurrency fraud, blockchain analytics, and DeFi risks
• Card payment lifecycle & chargeback frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Blockchain tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic)
• Strong experience in Fraud detection systems (Actimize, Featurespace, Sift, etc.)
• Proven experience managing multiple teams or large-scale fraud operations
• Strong people management, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to drive performance in a high-pressure environment
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Deep understanding of Cryptocurrency fraud, blockchain analytics, DeFi risks and Card payment lifecycle & chargeback frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Blockchain tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic), and Fraud detection systems (Actimize, Featurespace, Sift, etc.)
• Proven experience managing multiple teams or large-scale fraud operations
• Strong people management, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to drive performance in a high-pressure environment

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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Experience Level

Mid Level