Jon Kucharski

About Jon Kucharski

Global fraud and risk executive with over 20 years of experience driving large-scale modernization across U.S, U.K, and EU financial markets. I specialize in translating complex risk challenges into high-performance product strategies that strengthen global defenses, improve operational efficiency, and build regulatory trust.Strategic Distributed Leadership: I have a proven track record of delivering over $200M in measurable impact while leading high-performing, distributed teams across global financial centers. My leadership model is built on \"intentional presence\"—combining high-frequency travel to HQs in Delaware, New Jearsey, & London with a remote strategic base to ensure seamless execution across global corridors.Modernization Specialist: With a career foundation in Finance (MBA) and Strategic Execution, I bring a P&L-focused lens to risk. I am recognized for building adaptive, defensible ecosystems that balance rigorous security with frictionless customer experiences, particularly within the evolving landscape of Generative AI and advanced authentication.

Experience

1. Director - Global Head of Fraud Product Strategy

   Barclays

   Mar 2024 — Present · NJ, US

   As an executive shaping the bank’s global fraud prevention strategy, I lead efforts to unify fragmented capabilities into a cohesive, forward-looking defense model. My focus spans modernizing authentication and CIAM strategies, optimizing fraud signal orchestration, and integrating advanced machine learning to strengthen prevention and resilience.I drive multi-year, enterprise-scale programs that balance security with customer experience, backed by strong business cases and regulatory alignment. With a clear eye on the evolving threat landscape—including generative AI—I’m building an adaptive, defensible fraud ecosystem designed for scale and speed.

Education

• Kent State University

  BBA, Marketing, Visual Communication Design

  1996 — 2000

• Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

  MBA, Finance

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Balance Sheet
• Business Transformation
• Strategy
• Treasury Management
• Business Strategy
• Financial & Operational Modeling
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Banking
• Leadership
• Product Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Finance
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Planning
• Strategic Intelligence
• Business Development
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Liquidity Management
• Portfolio Management
• Program Development
• Management
• Critical Thinking
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Financial Modeling
• Presentation Skills