Head of Fraud Strategy & Analytics, Satispay
Fraud Strategy & Analytics
Offers stock options
Relocation packages available
European payment network
Job no longer available
European payment network
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Offers stock options
Relocation packages available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To simplify and revolutionise the way people pay, making transactions easy, secure, and convenient for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a proven leader with a distinguished track record of success in driving strategic initiatives and achieving significant business growth within relevant sectors
- You will lead by example, combining ambition with purpose, drive impactful results, and cultivate ownership and continuous improvement in our dynamic environment
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of progressive experience in fraud strategy, risk analytics, or transaction monitoring within fintech, payments, or financial services
- Proven experience leading analytical teams and setting data-driven strategy
- Deep, technical understanding of the fraud lifecycle and common typologies across various products (e.g., synthetic ID, account takeover, card fraud, bust-out schemes)
- Hands-on experience with modern fraud detection platforms and rules engines
- Strong proficiency in SQL is essential; experience with a statistical programming language (e.g., Python, R) is highly preferred
- Excellent understanding of machine learning concepts and practical experience working with data science teams to implement models in a production environment
- A strategic, first-principles thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
What the job involves
- As the Head of Fraud Strategy & Analytics, you will be the strategic "brain" of our entire FinCrime defense system
- You will lead the analytical engine responsible for developing and optimizing the models, rules, and strategies that protect our platform and customers from fraud and other financial crimes in real-time
- This is a high-impact leadership role for a technical, data-fluent individual who thrives on solving complex problems and staying ahead of emerging threats
- You will be instrumental in ensuring our risk management capabilities are not only compliant but also a competitive advantage
- In this role, embodying ownership and a commitment to craving impact, you will be expected to deliver significant results by:
- Lead Detection Strategy - Lead the strategy, development, and optimization of our fraud and AML/CTF transaction monitoring systems across all products
- Collaborate with Data Science - Work directly with our Data Science team to design, build, test, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models for risk scoring and real-time fraud detection
- Own the Rules Engine - Take full ownership of the rules engine, working closely with the Transaction Monitoring Engineer to put rules in production and ensure maximum effectiveness and minimal customer friction
- Drive Proactive Research - Lead data-led research initiatives, using advanced analytical techniques to proactively identify new fraud typologies and emerging threats before they result in significant loss
- Monitor System Performance - Establish and own the key performance analytics for our detection systems, focusing on continuously improving metrics like True Positive Rate, False Positive Rate, and model accuracy
- Manage Technology & Vendors - Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with third-party technology and data vendors to enhance our prevention capabilities in areas like device intelligence, biometrics, and identity verification
- Provide Strategic Insights - Act as the key analytical partner to the Head of FinCrime and other senior leaders, providing actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations to improve our overall FinCrime framework
- You will lead and mentor high-performing teams, collaborate closely with peers with structured communication and transparency, demonstrating a commitment to integrity and ownership
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Founded on 2015, Satispay is a European payment network allowing individuals and businesses to send, receive and save money through a QR-based system tha tbyupasses traditional card rails. Now one of Italy's leading fintechs, the company has scaled to over 5M users and 380,000 merchants, while expanding into corporate meal vouchers and fringe benefits to serve a 300,000-strong corporate client base.
An Italian unicorn, Satispay has raised more than €500M to date, including €60M in 2025 backed by existing investors Greyhound Capital, Lightrock and Addition. The latter previously led its €320M funding round in 2022, which valued the company at over $1B. According to CEO Alberto Dalmasso, the latest raise was completed ahead of need, reflecting strong investor confidence in its growth trajectory.
In 2025, Satispay expanded beyond payment sinto investment through a partnership with Amundi, launching a money market fund product in Italy that allows its 5.5M users to earn returns on diel cash with no minimum investment and next-day liquidity. This move strengthens its position against traditional banks and signal sa broader ambition to build a pan-European alternative financial network, with further expansion and selective acquisitions under considerations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Nov 2024
$70.1m
LATE VC
Sep 2022
$373.7m
SERIES D
Total funding: $612.4m
Company benefits
- Health insurance for you and your family
- Unlimited holidays and permits
- Flexible hybrid work system
- Individual therapy sessions with Serenis
- Mental Health Workshop
- Extended parental leave for the second parent
- Extra leave to care for sick children
- Professional development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Language courses with Preply
- Internal workshops and training
- Stock Options Plan
- Transfer support
- Competitive salary
- Budget Flexible Benefit (Italy only)
- Meal vouchers
Company HQ
Isola, Milano, Lombardia
Leadership
Alberto Dalmasso
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked in Marketing and Business Development at Ersel.
Dario Brignone
(Co-Founder & CIO)Entrepreneur at Endeavor. Previously a Business Applications Coordinator at Agip, as well as Systems Architect at Reply and Certimeter.
Samuele Pinta
(Co-Founder & E-Money Institution CEO)Previously a General Manager at FP.
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