Senior Director, Strategic Solutions & Advisory - Financial Crime & Fraud

Role Overview

As a Senior Director, Strategic Solutions & Advisory – Financial Crime & Fraud, reporting to the Head of International Payments Fraud, you will ensure that Verafin’s solutions align with regulatory expectations and address evolving fraud and financial crime challenges facing financial institutions. You will bring a deep understanding of the LATAM banking landscape, demonstrate how Verafin delivers best‑in‑class fraud prevention outcomes, and support clients throughout the sales and post‑sale process. This 12‑month term position may be extended at term end based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted subject‑matter expert on fraud, financial crime, and regulatory trends, advising clients and internal teams on best practices and strategic direction.
• Partner with Sales to support commercial pursuits, uncover client needs, shape value propositions, and communicate ROI to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Engage directly with fraud, risk, and compliance leaders, providing tailored recommendations and guidance through pre‑ and post‑sale processes, including PoV/PoC work.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Development, Threat Analytics, and Customer Success to translate customer insights into product enhancements and new use‑case opportunities.
• Represent Verafin through thought leadership, including conferences, webinars, user groups, and executive briefings, articulating complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in banking and fraud prevention.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives, influence decisions, and collaborate in complex, matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong executive presence.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable business outcomes for diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with LATAM financial institutions.
• Background in thought leadership, innovation initiatives, or developing new fraud/AML use cases.

Location & Work Arrangement

The position is located in Mexico City. A hybrid work environment is available, requiring at least three days a week in‑office, subject to change, to provide flexibility for qualified candidates.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, holistic rewards package that supports the well‑being of employees and their families. For more information, visit the Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We ensure individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and in the workplace. All qualified candidates are considered regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.