Fraud Officer

7 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom First Customer Contact Full time

**Who are we?**

First Customer Contact is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.

**About the team**

We are continually seeking ways in which to improve the experience for our customers. Our Customer Contact Centre will therefore use industry leading systems to deliver excellent customer service and ensure that requests are speedily and effectively resolved.

Our delivery teams are responsible for a variety of customer support matters which range from processing customer compensation claims to complaints handling, group bookings and assisted/special services, quality assurance and fraud prevention and detection and retails sales to individuals and corporates.

**About the job**
- The Counter-Fraud & Privacy Team are responsible for all fraud control, GDPR compliance, internal governance, and adherence to information security best practice.
- Reporting to the Counter-Fraud and Privacy Manager, the role will support the day-to-day monitoring, investigation and prevention of fraud relating to our customer service channels, including delay repay, refund, good will, and insider threat.
- The Fraud Officer will also support with the maintenance of the internal fraud control and responsive fraud investigations.

**Your main responsibilities will be**:

- Log and investigate claims, gathering and analysing evidence from multiple sources, to bring them to a successful resolution.
- Support the Fraud investigator in the investigation of systematic and prolific fraud cases.
- Clearly and accurately present findings and recommendations to peers and managers.
- Provide assistance in identifying, measuring and mitigating fraud risks across the business and industry.
- Collaborate in the production of monthly MI submission reports for the Senior Management team.
- Identify potential fraud indicators and the impact of current internal/external fraud trends.
- Handle a wide range of requests, transactions, enquiries and concerns, in an efficient and professional manner.
- Support the implementation of fraud mitigation measures.
- Log and investigate all tasks and requests aligned to data protection and information security.
- Provide 1st line guidance to the business on GDPR best practice

**As a minimum, you will need to have**:

- Knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act following the PACE framework.
- Understanding of fraud control and detection strategies.
- A good knowledge of common fraud typologies
- Knowledge of AML, TF, Financial Crime and Sanctions legislation and associated Regulatory Guidance.
- A knowledge of GDPR UK and customer rights afforded by legislation.
- A knowledge of compliance and control practices and assurance procedures.
- Knowledge of the Rail Industry and industry processes is desirable but not essential.

**Personal attributes**
- Proactive 'problem resolver', owning and resolving issues; a self-starter who is results-driven with high levels of self-motivation and initiative.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Logical, methodical, and persistent, with a keen eye for detail
- Able to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**About the location**

Sheffield city centre. Ten minutes' walk from Sheffield Station. Travel to other UK locations as appropriate

**Working pattern**

37.5 hours per week, between 0800 and 1800 Monday to Friday; some weekend working by exception.

**The Reward**
- 25 days Holiday plus National Bank Holidays
- Travel Offers for Bus and Rail*
- Payroll Giving - donate directly from your pay to a Charity of your Choice
- Shopping Discounts including discounts and cashback on electrical goods, your weekly shop, holidays, cinema trips, car insurance, upgrading your mobile and lots more
- All employee Share Schemes*
- Save as You Earn - gives you the opportunity to save a regular amount each month for three years. At the end of the savings period, you can use your savings to buy shares at a discounted price set at the start of the Scheme, or take your savings as cash.
- Buy as You Earn - allows you to buy shares each month, with 2 free ‘matching' shares for each 3 shares you buy. You can vary the amount you save, or stop it at any time. You need to participate in the scheme for at least 3 years in order to receive the matching shares.
- Employee Assistance Helpline - free, confidential employee support service provided by an independent provider
- after 6 months of employment

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