Head of Fraud
About the job
Role: Head of Fraud
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: On-site, 5 days per week
Flatpay is a fast-growing European payments company on a mission to make card payments simple and transparent for merchants. We operate across seven markets — Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands — and we're building the infrastructure and team to scale further. We're proud of the
culture we've built: direct, ambitious, and grounded in doing things right.
What you'll do
We're looking for a Head of Fraud to join our team in Amsterdam and take full ownership of fraud risk across our merchant portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll define strategy, build and lead a team, and work closely with our acquiring partners, product, and commercial teams to keep our portfolio healthy as we grow.
You'll be the person who both sets the direction and gets into the details — comfortable reading chargeback data in the morning and presenting risk strategy to senior leadership in the afternoon.
What you'll own
Fraud strategy and policy — define and maintain Flatpay's fraud risk framework across all markets, balancing risk appetite with commercial growth
Chargeback and dispute management - lead the end-to-end chargeback process, manage scheme thresholds, and drive dispute resolution efficiency
Fraud operations and tooling - oversee the tools and processes used to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, and identify where we can improve or automate
Risk analytics and reporting - build the data visibility needed to monitor portfolio health, spot emerging threats, and report clearly to leadership
Team leadership — hire, develop, and manage a fraud team; set priorities
and create a high-performance environmentAcquirer and scheme relationships — act as the primary point of contact on
fraud-related matters with our acquiring partners and card schemes
What we are looking for
Experience in fraud, risk, or payments — ideally in a card-present or acquiring context
Strong grasp of chargeback mechanics, card scheme rules, and fraud typologies across European markets
Analytical mindset — you're comfortable working with data and can translate it into decisions
Clear communicator who can work across commercial, technical, and operational stakeholders
Experience working in a fast-growing, international environment
Nice to have
Experience managing fraud across multiple markets simultaneously
Familiarity with the acquiring and payment processing landscape
Background in fintech or merchant acquiring
What we offer
A senior role with real ownership and direct impact on Flatpay's growth
A collaborative, no-nonsense team that moves fast and trusts each other
The chance to build something — this role comes with the mandate to shapehow Flatpay approaches fraud for years to come
Flatpay is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from
candidates of all backgrounds.
Why Flatpay?
Massive opportunity: Join at launch stage and shape our success in the Dutch market.
Uncapped earning potential: Your effort directly defines your success.
Fast-track career growth: We promote from within, and we move fast.
Supportive culture: No politics, no bureaucracy – just good people building great things together.
International environment: Be part of a diverse, ambitious team across 6+ countries.
- Locations
- Amsterdam
About Flatpay ApS Netherlands
Established in 2022 in Copenhagen with a commitment to transparency, we've streamlined card payments to small and medium-sized businesses. Our innovative pricing model eliminates hidden costs and fees, offering a simple flat rate for all cards with no monthly subscription for our point-of-sale and payment solutions.
Operating in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, we're more than just a service provider; we are your trusted business partner.
We continuously strive to stay ahead of the curve, adapting our solutions to meet our clients' evolving needs. Ready to be part of something extraordinary?