Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Fraud Analyst to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring transactions and activities, identifying suspicious patterns, investigating potential fraudulent activities, and supporting the implementation of effective fraud prevention and risk-control measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor transactions, accounts, and activities to identify suspicious or potentially fraudulent behaviour.
• Investigate fraud alerts, suspicious transactions, and reported incidents.
• Analyse transaction patterns and data to detect unusual activities and emerging fraud trends.
• Review customer information and supporting documentation during fraud investigations.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and gather relevant evidence for identified cases.
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk cases to the appropriate management or relevant teams.
• Prepare accurate fraud investigation reports and maintain proper documentation of cases.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and other relevant departments.
• Recommend improvements to fraud detection, prevention, and internal control processes.
• Monitor fraud trends and provide insights to support proactive risk management.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in line with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive customer and company information.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Fraud Analysis, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Control, Audit, Banking, Fintech, or Financial Services is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify suspicious patterns and inconsistencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Key Skills:

• Fraud Detection & Prevention
• Transaction Monitoring
• Investigation & Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Report Writing
• Attention to Detail.