Director, Risk Strategy – Fraud & AML, Fiat + Crypto

Coins.ph

. Own and drive the overall fraud prevention and AML strategy across fiat and crypto .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRuby on RailsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the overall fraud prevention and AML strategy across fiat and crypto
Design strategies across the full lifecycle: onboarding, login, fiat deposits/withdrawals, trading, and crypto transfers
Identify and mitigate risks such as payment fraud, account takeover, mule activity, scams, and money laundering
Build unified strategies that connect user behavior, transaction activity, and fund flows (fiat + on-chain)
Balance risk control with user experience and operational efficiency
Design and optimize risk strategies for fiat on-ramp and off-ramp flows (bank transfers, e-wallets, payment rails)
Monitor and assess incoming and outgoing fiat transactions for fraud and AML risks
Define review, approval, and escalation mechanisms for high-risk transactions
Work closely with payment partners and internal teams to manage risk exposure
Analyze and trace end-to-end fund flows across fiat and crypto
Identify suspicious patterns such as layering, structuring, mule networks, and fraud-linked flows
Make or guide decisions on account-level actions (e.g., allow, block, restrict, freeze, escalate)
Build frameworks for consistent and explainable risk decision-making
Leverage and optimize Elliptic to strengthen on-chain monitoring and AML capabilities
Translate blockchain intelligence into actionable risk strategies (e.g., scam flows, high-risk wallets)
Integrate Elliptic signals into internal systems for automated decision-making
Evaluate other tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM) where needed
Lead the design of scalable risk infrastructure, including rule engines, decision engines, and case management systems
Build unified systems that support fraud, AML, and fund flow monitoring
Drive real-time decisioning and reduce reliance on manual processes
Identify emerging fraud and AML typologies using data analysis
Define and track key metrics (fraud loss, detection rate, false positives, operational efficiency)
Implement testing frameworks (A/B testing, rule tuning, segmentation)
Build and lead teams across risk strategy, fraud operations, and AML operations
Work closely with PH Risk & AML team for execution and local alignment
Partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in fraud risk, AML, payments risk, or risk strategy, with 3+ years in leadership
Strong experience in payments, crypto exchanges, or fintech platforms
Proven experience managing fiat transaction risk and/or payment fraud
Deep expertise in anti-fraud (ATO, payment fraud, scams) and AML
Strong understanding of fiat transaction flows, payment systems, and risk controls
Ability to trace fund flows across fiat and crypto and identify suspicious patterns
Experience making or guiding account-level risk decisions (block/freeze/restrict)
Experience designing scalable risk strategies and rule systems
Hands-on experience with Elliptic (or similar tools like Chainalysis / TRM)
Ability to translate tool outputs into risk decision logic
Strong data skills (SQL required, Python preferred)
Strong leadership and execution capability across functions
Experience working with regional or distributed teams
Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience with both fiat payments risk and crypto risk
Experience analyzing complex fund flows (multi-hop, cross-channel)
Familiarity with Southeast Asia / Philippines market
CAMS or similar certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Crypto Coins. ph is the leading crypto exchange in the Philippines, providing a platform for buying, selling, and storing cryptocurrency with ease. With a user base exceeding 16 million, Coins. ph offers services such as bill payments, professional-grade trading through Coins Pro, and educational resources through Coins Academy. Licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Coins. ph is a secure and affordable gateway for individuals and corporations in the Philippines to engage in cryptocurrency trading and payments. As the official crypto partner of the Philippine Basketball Association, Coins. ph is committed to fostering innovation in both the sports and cryptocurrency sectors. Director, Risk Strategy – Fraud & AML, Fiat + Crypto Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 12 minutes ago ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🚨 AML and Financial Crime Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Own and drive the overall fraud prevention and AML strategy across fiat and crypto
Design strategies across the full lifecycle: onboarding, login, fiat deposits/withdrawals, trading, and crypto transfers
Identify and mitigate risks such as payment fraud, account takeover, mule activity, scams, and money laundering
Build unified strategies that connect user behavior, transaction activity, and fund flows (fiat + on-chain)
Balance risk control with user experience and operational efficiency
Design and optimize risk strategies for fiat on-ramp and off-ramp flows (bank transfers, e-wallets, payment rails)
Monitor and assess incoming and outgoing fiat transactions for fraud and AML risks
Define review, approval, and escalation mechanisms for high-risk transactions
Work closely with payment partners and internal teams to manage risk exposure
Analyze and trace end-to-end fund flows across fiat and crypto
Identify suspicious patterns such as layering, structuring, mule networks, and fraud-linked flows
Make or guide decisions on account-level actions (e.g., allow, block, restrict, freeze, escalate)
Build frameworks for consistent and explainable risk decision-making
Leverage and optimize Elliptic to strengthen on-chain monitoring and AML capabilities
Translate blockchain intelligence into actionable risk strategies (e.g., scam flows, high-risk wallets)
Integrate Elliptic signals into internal systems for automated decision-making
Evaluate other tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM) where needed
Lead the design of scalable risk infrastructure, including rule engines, decision engines, and case management systems
Build unified systems that support fraud, AML, and fund flow monitoring
Drive real-time decisioning and reduce reliance on manual processes
Identify emerging fraud and AML typologies using data analysis
Define and track key metrics (fraud loss, detection rate, false positives, operational efficiency)
Implement testing frameworks (A/B testing, rule tuning, segmentation)
Build and lead teams across risk strategy, fraud operations, and AML operations
Work closely with PH Risk & AML team for execution and local alignment
Partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations globally 🎯 Requirements
8+ years in fraud risk, AML, payments risk, or risk strategy, with 3+ years in leadership
Strong experience in payments, crypto exchanges, or fintech platforms
Proven experience managing fiat transaction risk and/or payment fraud
Deep expertise in anti-fraud (ATO, payment fraud, scams) and AML
Strong understanding of fiat transaction flows, payment systems, and risk controls
Ability to trace fund flows across fiat and crypto and identify suspicious patterns
Experience making or guiding account-level risk decisions (block/freeze/restrict)
Experience designing scalable risk strategies and rule systems
Hands-on experience with Elliptic (or similar tools like Chainalysis / TRM)
Ability to translate tool outputs into risk decision logic
Strong data skills (SQL required, Python preferred)
Strong leadership and execution capability across functions
Experience working with regional or distributed teams
Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience with both fiat payments risk and crypto risk
Experience analyzing complex fund flows (multi-hop, cross-channel)
Familiarity with Southeast Asia / Philippines market
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Hard Skills & Tools

fraud preventionAML strategyrisk managementpayment fraudaccount takeoverdata analysisSQLPythonrisk decision logicscalable risk strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipexecution capabilityinterpersonal skillscommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makinganalytical thinkingadaptability

Certifications

CAMS