Head of Fraud Prevention Unit | SEB, Vilnius (Temporary, up to 1.5 years)
At SEB bank we play an important role in which businesses thrive in the Baltic countries and the sustainable actions they take. We work together with more than 1.5 million private customers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to provide for their financial needs. Our goal is to support people, local businesses, and society in the pursuit of a better future. Today and for generations to come. Do you want to create a positive impact where it matters most? Welcome to SEB bank.
About the role
Financial Crime Prevention is at the heart of our mission to keep customers and their money safe. We are looking for an experienced and driven Unit Head to lead our Fraud Prevention team and play a key role in protecting our customers and business from financial crime.
As a Unit Head you will own and continuously enhance fraud mitigation strategies, lead investigations and emerging fraud trends, and ensure effectiveness of our fraud prevention operations. You will manage a team responsible for transaction monitoring and fraud detection activities, empowering them to identify risks, investigate potential fraud cases, and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
If you’re highly interested in Fin Crime and shaping the future in finance, this role is for you.
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Managing a team of 12-15 employees responsible for transaction monitoring and fraud prevention operations
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Conducting regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance reviews
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Challenging processes and procedures for continuous improvement
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Raising awareness of unusual trends in performance and unusual significant cases
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Acting as a point of contact for law enforcement agencies in ongoing criminal investigations
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Using data, insights, and industry trends to continuously improve fraud detection and prevention processes
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Seeking to go above and beyond the role by taking ownership of difficult problems, resolving ongoing issues, and being a leader in the workplace
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Fluency in English
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3+ years of experience in financial sector, payment processing, risk management or financial crime operations
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1+ years of experience managing a team of 5+
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The ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects at once, and meet tight deadlines
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To know how to communicate positively, clearly, and effectively with members of various internal and external teams
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Transaction monitoring, data analytics, knowledge of FinCrime regulations
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A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on customer protection and operational efficiency
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Extensive training and learning opportunities
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A diverse, inclusive and equal environment
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A caring, supportive and respectful culture
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Numerous opportunities to move internally - horizontally and vertically
(before tax deduction). The final offer will depend on the experience and competencies of the selected candidate. Overall remuneration package consists of the salary together with other benefits.
Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.