Website M-KOPA
M-KOPA is a fintech company operating in Africa that provides asset financing through a pay-as-you-go model for essential products like smartphones and solar home systems.
M-KOPA is a fintech company operating in Africa that provides asset financing through a pay-as-you-go model for essential products like smartphones and solar home systems. The company uses mobile money payments and connected device technology to underwrite loans for underbanked customers and facilitate financial inclusion.
Your Impact:
- Lead South Africa’s fraud strategy
Manage the full fraud lifecycle—from prevention systems and detection protocols to field investigations and criminal proceedings. - Build and manage high-performing teams
Lead a dynamic group of field investigators and data analysts. Set clear goals, coach for performance, and foster a culture of accountability and impact. - Strengthen law enforcement partnerships
Leverage your existing relationships with police, prosecutors, and regulatory bodies to accelerate investigations and secure convictions. You’ll be our bridge between corporate compliance and public enforcement. - Design scalable fraud frameworks
Develop systems that protect customers accessing digital financial services for the first time—without creating barriers to inclusion. - Enable trust through action
Ensure fraud prevention never becomes a bottleneck. Your work will reinforce customer confidence and support sustainable growth.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience managing fraud investigation teams in both corporate and public sector environments.
- Proven field investigation experience, with a strong track record of conducting and overseeing fraud investigations across diverse communities and geographies.
- Deep experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies, with strong existing relationships across South Africa’s criminal justice system.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent, with knowledge of criminal procedure, evidence handling, and prosecution processes.