Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) Salary

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Market Trends

Fraud sophistication (synthetic identity, account takeover, authorized push payment fraud) is accelerating, pushing demand for leaders who combine operations expertise with ML/AI-driven detection strategy.

Also Known As

Fraud Operations Director, Director of Fraud Operations, Head of Fraud Operations (Fintech), Director, Fraud & Disputes, VP Fraud Operations

What Does a Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) Do?

The Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 25-55 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) is $205,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $175,000 to $235,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.09% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into Fraud Operations Director (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 23%.

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