Senior Fraud Analyst (4654)

CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a market-leading and rapidly expanding technology-driven provider of, Payments and Identity Verification solutions to clients across the globe, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Fraud Analyst to join their expanding team of professionals in Nicosia. The successful candidate must have previous Fraud Analysis experience and possess outstanding communication skills in English.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:
 

• Analyze large volumes of transaction data a view to optimizing risk management strategies for clients.
• Through risk assessment practices identify risks and opportunities for the existing fraud control measures (Risk Engine) and support the translation of insight into tactical project and detection design.
• Provide continuous improvement recommendations on detection. rules/systems to increase the effectiveness of current fraud detection and minimise the impact to customers, contribute to innovative ideas for the improvement of Fraud Risk Management.
• Monitor and evaluate incoming data to assist in the identification of trends and patterns.
• Undertake the analysis, review and investigation of identified patterns
• Investigate customers and transactions to prevent loss from fraud and credit risk using data mining, predictive analytics tools, and social network analysis
• Develop and deliver detailed reports on findings to relevant stakeholders with supporting data and analysis.
• Support the collection and collation of information using Intelligence flows
• Work closely with other operational teams, (particularly AML/Compliance) and stakeholders to ensure that intelligence outputs are supporting the strategic and operational needs of the company.
• Deliver intelligence rich information to support decision making across teams.
• Proactively seek access to information systems and/or intelligence sources that will increase our fraud risk insight.
• Conduct qualitative research to understand and deliver insight towards intelligence/investigation trends.
• Have a strong back ground in Card Acquiring, SEPA and SWIFT transactions.

• A relevant degree in commerce, business, banking or similar is necessary.
• At least 4+ years as a Fraud Analyst with a commercial bank, or large scale payment processor.
• Ideally ACAMS or ACFE certified.
• Native English speaker preferred; other languages will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills essential for this role.
• Possess outstanding presentation skills, interpersonal skills and be self-reliant, independent and willing to work and grow with the team.
• Confidence to speak and present product information in front of groups with ease.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility for shifting customer support as part of a rota.
• Any knowledge and experience with the following technologies are considered highly advantageous – Maltego 4XL, Microsoft Excel, LexisNexis Bridger, EDD, World Compliance, Various OSNIT tools, FISERV RAM.