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Fraud Strategy Manager

  • Location: Bradford
  • Salary: £55k plus car allowance per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 17 days ago

  • Sector: Financial Crime & Fraud
  • Contact: Andy Hodson
  • Contact Email: ahodson@merje.com
  • Contact Phone: 0161 883 2745
  • Expiry Date: 24 October 2024
  • Job Ref: 12142
  • Flexible Working: Partially Remote

Fraud Strategy Manager

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Fraud Strategy Manager to design, implement and monitor Fraud and AML strategies to support the business with the management of risk.  Identify emerging Fraud trends, risks and opportunities.

Role Responsibilities;

  • Design, maintain and monitor the firms Fraud and AML strategies across the credit lifecycle.
  • Lead the implementation of approved changes to the fraud decisioning systems.
  • Plan and lead the development new MI reports to meet business needs.
  • Interpret MI to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities.  Communicate these to senior management to inform and influence business decisions.
  • Provide line management, support and development for fraud analyst(s).
  • Work closely with the Operational Fraud team to identify emerging fraud trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the customer experience, increase efficiency and/or improve business performance.
  • Maintain awareness of relevant legal and regulatory requirements relating to Fraud & AML and ensure activity is compliant.
  • To identify and report instances of suspected Money Laundering to the MLRO and appropriate authorities.
  • Liaise with third-party suppliers of Fraud/AML systems and data services.
  • To be committed to good outcomes for customers at all times
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable UK and local regulations, Company Policies and FCA Conduct Rules
  • Demonstrate behaviours in line with Company values
  • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by acts and omissions at work

About you

  • 5+ years' experience in fraud analytics, with a minimum of 3 years in a Consumer Credit Fraud function.
  • Advanced skills in data manipulation and analytical techniques.
  • Practical experience of fraud prevention systems and strategies.
  • Good working knowledge of applicable Fraud/AML regulation.
  • Good knowledge of the credit customer lifecycle.
  • Intermediate SAS/SQL capability.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Good written, verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to derive and communicate insight from data/Management Information
  • Ability to provide effective line management and coaching for credit risk analysts.
  • Ability to present complex analysis and concepts to non-specialists and influence decision making.
  • Required to work out of hours on occasion to support project delivery or in emergencies
  • Experience of coaching and developing analysts.
  • Project management experience
  • Experience of 3 rd  party relationship management
  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent; preferably in a numerate discipline.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office so candidates must be able to commute to Bradford