Director, Payments And Fraud Operations

Justworks

New York, United States
Base: $212,000 - $274,000 annually; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
10+ years payments operations experience
5+ years leading teams in regulated environments
Deep knowledge of aml compliance frameworks
This role leads two critical teams accountable for the accurate movement of customer funds and protection from financial risk

Job Summary

  • This role leads two critical teams accountable for the accurate movement of customer funds and protection from financial risk.
  • The successful candidate will set strategic direction to ensure full compliance with AML industry standards while enabling faster payment products.
  • Justworks offers a supportive, entrepreneurial environment with great benefits, wellness programs, and company retreats.

Matching Summary

This role leads two critical teams accountable for the accurate movement of customer funds and protection from financial risk.

Salary

Base: $212,000 - $274,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Wellness program, company retreats, great benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years payments operations experience
  • 5+ years leading teams in regulated environments
  • Deep knowledge of AML compliance frameworks
  • Experience scaling fraud prevention systems
  • Expertise in payment rails and reconciliation

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic vision for operational transformation
  • Cross-functional influence with engineering teams
  • Data-driven decision-making culture
  • AI and automation investment experience
  • Inclusive growth-oriented leadership style

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive experience in payments or fraud operations
  • At least 5 years of team leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of AML compliance and fraud prevention
  • Proven track record in high-growth regulated environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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