Head - Risk Containment Unit

About Angel One:
Angel One is one of India’s fastest growing fin-techs, on a bold mission to make investing simple, smart, and inclusive for every Indian. With over 3+ crore clients, we’re building at scale – and building for impact.
Our Super App helps clients manage their investments, trade seamlessly, and access financial tools tailored to their goals. We are working to build personalized financial journeys for our clients, powered by new-age tech, AI, Machine Learning and Data Science.
We're a builder's company at heart. You’ll have the space to experiment, the freedom to move with velocity, and the mandate to make bold, user-first decisions – every single day.
The vibe? Think less hierarchy, more momentum. Everyone’s got a seat at the table and a shot to build something that lasts.
Be part of a team that’s moving fast, thinking big, and building for the next billion.
Why You'll Love Working at Angel One
- Ranked Top 20 Companies to Work in India: We're proud to be recognized as one of the best workplaces, certified for 9 consecutive years.
- Innovation Runs Deep: From AI to real-time data infra, you’ll work on tech that’s ahead of the curve and solve problems that truly matter.
- Build India’s #1 Fintech Platform: We’re not just disrupting finance – we’re shaping how the next billion Indians access wealth.
- Own It. Drive It. Scale It: You’ll have the freedom to lead, the resources to build, and the opportunity to leave your mark.
Job Title: Head – Risk Containment
Location: Mumbai
What you will do:
- Develop and implement fraud strategy, policy and initiatives PAN India. End to end responsibilities for Fraud Prevention & Investigations
- To establish and assist proactive fraud prevention mechanism and fraud detection / investigations
- Devising an approach focusing on prevention, detection rather than recovery.
- Implementation / Review of fraud control procedures and implementation of new deterrents to fraud through investigations and follow up action
- Ensure diligence using fraud prevention tool and initiating and monitoring investigation basis observations from the tool.
- Ensure effectiveness in all the processes.
- Provide strategic intelligence to Fraud Analytics and detection team to enhance performance.
- Work with the other control function to strengthen the control framework
- Liaise and work with law enforcement agencies, professionals and commercial organizations in this field of expertise.
- Liaison and maintenance of effective communication with Police, Government authorities and external fraud investigators to collate and share intelligence as appropriate, and to ensure that company is kept abreast of the most up to date information/intelligence on crime.
- To lead team / self-manage investigations of suspicion of fraudulent, criminal and security activities as reported by stakeholders, providing an independent report for management to assist the disciplinary process and represent company in any related police and court proceedings, if any.
- Leading, mentoring and managing a team of 15-20 people
- Regulatory reporting related to Fraud and related controls / instances
- Stakeholder Management to support them with best in class processes with digitized innovation and controls.
Who you are:
15 years + of experience in Risk Containment / Fraud Risk Management. In depth understanding of risk management, branch operations, operational risk and fraud risk management
What's in it for You?
- Flexible work model: Whether you're remote, hybrid, or in-office, we trust you to work where you thrive and deliver with impact.
- Empowered Growth: We invest in your growth and empower you to explore your full potential.
- Exceptional Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, wellness programs, learning & development opportunities, and more.
For a deeper dive into our company culture and vision, explore our Company Deck.
At Angel One, our thriving culture is rooted in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
As an Equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome people from all backgrounds irrespective of caste, religion, gender, marital status, sexuality, disability, class or age to be part of our team. We believe that everyone's unique experiences and viewpoints make us stronger together. Come and be a part of #OneSpace*, where your individuality is celebrated and embraced.
We believe that everyone's unique experiences and viewpoints make us stronger together. Come and be a part of #OneSpace*, where your individuality is celebrated and embraced.

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