Senior Fraud Analyst

MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fraud Analyst for a leading financial services company in the lending sector. This role combines deep fraud expertise with strong analytical skills to develop and optimise fraud detection strategies across various products and channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fraud prevention and data analysis.

Location: Kent/London/West Yorkshire

The Role

The Senior Fraud Analyst position offers an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in protecting the company and its customers from financial loss and reputational damage. This role involves developing fraud detection strategies, analysing large datasets, and contributing to industry-wide fraud prevention efforts.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Fraud Analyst:

• Develop and refine fraud detection rules across applications, transactions, and digital channels
• Monitor fraud trends and recommend proactive countermeasures
• Analyse large datasets using SQL, SAS, Snowflake, and/or Python
• Contribute to fraud-related projects and system enhancements
• Engage with industry peers and forums to stay informed on evolving fraud trends

Required knowledge and experience for the Senior Fraud Analyst role:

• Proven experience in fraud analytics or financial crime prevention
• Strong background in fraud strategy development
• Proficiency in SQL and/or SAS, with interest in Snowflake and Python
• Experience with fraud detection systems and behavioural analytics
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience