Fraud Team Leader

We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces. As a Fraud Team Leader at Zopa, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the fraud team, alongside the Senior Fraud and Fraud Managers. This role requires a keen eye for detail when reviewing cases, the ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of people, extensive knowledge of fraud operations and processes, and a strong understanding of regulations and laws. This is a hybrid role – the team works in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your working week will consist of 7.5 hour shifts between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday to Friday, and you will be required to work one day of the weekend every other week, remotely. If you work a day at the weekend, you will receive a day off during the week. A day in the life: • Monitor team performance by reviewing daily KPIs for all specialists and providing support throughout the day. • Review and approve complex cases, offering clear rationale and escalating when necessary. • Act as a point of contact for the fraud team, supporting new joiners and coordinating training with the Senior Fraud Specialist/competent team member. • Manage and run weekly team meetings with the Fraud Manager. • Support the Fraud and Senior Fraud Managers on additional tasks and project work. • Ensure investigations align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of AML controls related to mule activity, recommending enhancements where necessary. • Stay informed on emerging money laundering typologies, particularly those exploiting digital platforms and social engineering. • Support audits and regulatory reviews by providing documentation and insights into AML-related investigations. • Manage the annual leave and sickness calendar on Bamboo, coordinating with other Fraud Team Leaders and planning the weekend working rota on Teams. About you: • Proven leadership experience in fraud operations, preferably within a fintech or digital bank. • Strong working knowledge of fraud typologies. • Up-to-date understanding of Fraud & AML laws and PSR regulations. • Experience using fraud monitoring tools and case management systems. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to influence, support, and challenge when needed. • Adaptable in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment. • Some understanding of disputes and chargebacks. • A team player who acts with integrity and treats customers and colleagues with respect. • A self-starter. • Strong experience in managing a team and setting expectations. Bonus points for: • Familiarity with machine learning-driven fraud detection systems, such as Feature Space and Lexis Nexis. • Experience with intelligence-sharing networks or industry working groups.