Topstep · 4 hours ago
Senior Manager of Fraud Prevention - Chargebacks
Topsteptrader is a company focused on safeguarding the financial health of traders through effective fraud prevention strategies. The Senior Manager of Fraud Prevention - Chargebacks is responsible for overseeing the chargeback dispute process, managing a team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance fraud prevention measures.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Chargeback Specialists, including domestic and offshore teams, fostering a high-performance culture through ongoing coaching, training, and career development planning
Partner with the Director of Fraud Prevention to establish team goals, performance expectations, and measurable KPIs, including dispute win rates, response timeliness, financial recovery, and quality standards
Produce clear, executive-ready reporting on trends, risks, and financial exposure, and forward-looking insights to leadership
Manage and coordinate team scheduling on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, including staffing coverage, holiday schedules, and overtime planning
Own the end-to-end chargeback dispute lifecycle, ensuring all disputes are investigated, documented, and submitted accurately and within required deadlines
Evaluate existing chargeback workflows, tools, and documentation, and lead initiatives to streamline processes, improve automation, and increase operational efficiency
Investigate chargeback losses to determine root causes, including trader behavior, internal process gaps, employee errors, or system issues. Track, quantify, and report financial losses and recovery opportunities to leadership
Partner with the Fraud Prevention and Finance Management Team to monitor fraud signals identified through continuous monitoring programs. Develop actionable plans to address performance issues, policy violations, or emerging fraud risks impacting the team
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices, and update policies and procedures accordingly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or 5-8+ years of experience in the chargeback landscape
Deep understanding of the financial services payment landscape, including card network (Visa/Mastercard/Amex) rules for chargebacks, reason codes, representment best practices, and industry best practices
Thorough knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, such as Regulation Z
Experience managing dispute workflows across multiple processors or payment platforms
Ability to develop and present clear remediation plans
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into action
Experience handling international transactions
3+ years of experience as a Manager and/or managing people
Preferred
Experience in a FinTech or high-growth financial institution environment
Experience with Industry Fraud tools (ie AML, SAS)
Experience with KYC tools like Veriff or similar
Experience with Quality Assurance reviews
Experience reducing chargeback rates and improving win rates at scale
Experience in a subscription-based business
Benefits
10 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
Paid time off is accrued monthly.
Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
Employee referrals are bonused.
Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
Company
Topstep
Topstep is a financial organization that enables resource traders to develop and learn in the trading industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2026-01-13
2026-01-12
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