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Job Title:    Head of Fraud Strategy

Organisation: M-KOPA

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing Fin Tech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

Job Summary:   At M-KOPA, we are reshaping financial inclusion for emerging markets across Africa, and as the Head of Fraud Strategy, you will lead efforts to protect both our customers and the business. In this senior leadership role, you will design and implement fraud prevention strategies, utilizing a diverse range of data sources—from customer payments and device intelligence to in-app interactions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and data scientists, you will develop real-time fraud signals that safeguard customers and support business growth.

If you excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are driven by data-led solutions to complex challenges, this role offers a unique chance to create meaningful impact across Africa. By continuously improving fraud detection strategies, you will play a vital part in advancing financial progress for underserved communities, aligning with M-KOPA’s dedication to innovation, social impact, and growth.

This is a fully remote role, you would be working within the following time zone (UTC -1 / UTC+3) with a diverse group of other employees working remotely from locations such as UK, Europe and Africa. You will be reporting to the Chief Credit Officer.

We are seeking a strategic leader with a strong background in developing and executing fraud prevention strategies within a B2C fintech environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, experience in leveraging data for decision-making, and expertise in managing fraud types such as first-party, identity, and push payment fraud.
• Key qualifications include the ability to design and implement data-driven fraud monitoring frameworks, collaborate across teams to deliver value, and enhance fraud detection systems through experimental testing.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders on tools, strategies, and investments are essential.
• If you excel in fast-paced environments and are passionate about making an impact, this role presents an exciting opportunity.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make a difference and drive financial excellence in a dynamic and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

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