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Vice President, Fraud Prevention & Risk Mitigation Solutions
Direct Hire Opportunity | Remote
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to launch and lead a new business line focused on fraud prevention and risk mitigation solutions for credit unions and community banks. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level professional who combines deep expertise in fraud prevention, payments, and financial risk management with the ability to build scalable, client-facing solutions from the ground up.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of designing and delivering innovative fraud prevention strategies while collaborating across product, technology, operations, and client teams. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to financial institution executives, helping organizations balance fraud risk, member experience, and regulatory compliance.
This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, executive presence, and a collaborative, partnership-driven mindset in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Job Brief
The Vice President (VP) of Risk Mitigation Solutions will spearhead the development and execution of a strategic new business line dedicated to comprehensive fraud prevention solutions within credit unions and community banks.
This role is ideal for an innovative and forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in:
This individual will play a critical role in shaping financial institutions:
Business Development
The Ideal Candidate Is a Senior Leader Who
Equal Opportunity Statement
Peoplelink Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Peoplelink LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. TeamSoft’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. TeamSoft is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.
Direct Hire Opportunity | Remote
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to launch and lead a new business line focused on fraud prevention and risk mitigation solutions for credit unions and community banks. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level professional who combines deep expertise in fraud prevention, payments, and financial risk management with the ability to build scalable, client-facing solutions from the ground up.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of designing and delivering innovative fraud prevention strategies while collaborating across product, technology, operations, and client teams. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to financial institution executives, helping organizations balance fraud risk, member experience, and regulatory compliance.
This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, executive presence, and a collaborative, partnership-driven mindset in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Job Brief
The Vice President (VP) of Risk Mitigation Solutions will spearhead the development and execution of a strategic new business line dedicated to comprehensive fraud prevention solutions within credit unions and community banks.
This role is ideal for an innovative and forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in:
- Financial services
- Fraud prevention
- Risk management
- Consulting
- Technology integration
- Thought leadership
This individual will play a critical role in shaping financial institutions:
- Risk management practices
- Fraud underwriting strategies
- Digital engagement authentication
- Consumer identity validation processes
- Ongoing client lifecycle risk controls
- Fraud mitigation
- Identity verification
- Risk control implementation
- Fraud loss prevention across multiple lines of business
Business Development
- Build and launch a new fraud prevention division from the ground up
- Develop business strategies and go-to-market initiatives
- Conduct market analysis and identify growth opportunities
- Drive client acquisition and relationship management
- Lead resource planning and operational scalability initiatives
- Support new business sales efforts and revenue growth
- Establish and manage strategic relationships with partner organizations
- Ensure seamless integration and delivery of fraud prevention solutions
- Collaborate with external vendors and technology providers to enhance client offerings
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing fraud prevention team
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence
- Establish processes, workflows, and performance standards for the new division
- Serve as a subject matter expert in fraud prevention and risk mitigation
- Provide advisory and consulting services to clients
- Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and forums
- Deliver insights on emerging fraud trends, regulatory updates, and best practices
- Lead the adoption and implementation of advanced fraud prevention technologies
- Leverage:
- Data analytics
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Digital authentication platforms
- Partner with technology and product teams to develop scalable solutions
- Ensure all fraud prevention initiatives align with:
- Regulatory requirements
- Industry standards
- Compliance best practices
- Maintain a strong focus on the regulatory environments affecting credit unions and community banks
- Develop and implement programs that prioritize client and member needs
- Deliver exceptional service and maintain high client satisfaction levels
- Build long-term trusted relationships with financial institution partners
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or related financial services roles
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working with:
- Credit unions
- Community banks
- Similar financial institutions
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
- Proven track record of building and scaling new business lines, departments, or product offerings
- Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated leadership and management experience
- Deep expertise in fraud mitigation, payments, identity verification, and financial risk controls
- Ability to translate complex risk challenges into practical and scalable solutions
- Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership approach
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Or a related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification preferred
The Ideal Candidate Is a Senior Leader Who
- Brings deep expertise in fraud, payments, and financial risk management
- Has experience launching and scaling new departments or service offerings
- Excels at building trusted client relationships
- Can effectively balance fraud prevention, customer experience, and regulatory demands
- Is both strategic and execution-oriented
- Demonstrates strong ownership, adaptability, and collaboration skills
- Thrives in a client-facing, advisory-driven environment
Equal Opportunity Statement
Peoplelink Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Peoplelink LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. TeamSoft’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. TeamSoft is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.