The payments and fintech industries are evolving faster than ever—and so are the tactics of bad actors looking to exploit them. From phishing scams to sophisticated AI-driven fraud, financial crime has become one of the biggest threats facing digital commerce today.

In response, companies are investing heavily in fraud prevention, risk management, and compliance—and that means hiring top-tier talent to stay one step ahead.

Why Financial Crime Is Everyone’s Problem

Gone are the days when fraud was just a banking issue. Today, every company that moves money—whether it’s a fintech startup or a global card network—is a potential target.

With the rise of real-time payments, embedded finance, and digital wallets, the speed and volume of transactions have increased exponentially. This opens the door to new vulnerabilities, especially when fraud detection systems or teams aren’t evolving at the same pace.

Financial crime now includes:

• Identity theft and account takeover
• Transaction laundering
• Synthetic identity fraud
• Social engineering and scams
• Insider threats and cyberattacks

Each of these threats can result in massive losses—not just financial, but reputational.

Hiring Is the First Line of Defense

As the threat landscape grows, so does the demand for professionals who know how to combat it. Businesses are under pressure to:

• Strengthen fraud detection and prevention systems
• Enhance regulatory compliance across global markets
• Hire leaders with deep expertise in risk, fraud, and cybersecurity

Yet, these roles are becoming harder to fill. The market for skilled financial crime professionals is competitive, and demand is only going up.

This isn’t a space where companies can afford to fall behind. Building a strong, forward-thinking risk and fraud team isn’t just good business—it’s a strategic imperative.

How IMPACT Can Help

At IMPACT Payments Recruiting, we specialize in finding the leaders and specialists who protect businesses from the growing threat of financial crime.

We’ve helped clients across payments, fintech, and the cards industry hire for critical roles like:

• Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
• Head of Fraud Strategy
• Director of Compliance
• AML Analysts and Managers
• Fraud Operations Leaders

We understand that the right hire isn’t just someone who checks a box—it’s someone who understands the industry, stays ahead of emerging threats, and helps your business scale securely.

Ready to Strengthen Your Team?

If you’re expanding your fraud, risk, or compliance functions—or know you need to—let’s talk.

📧 Contact us today at contactipr@go-impact.com to start the conversation.