Fraud Analyst

2 months ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom B4B Payments - A Banking Circle Group Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Fraud Analyst to join our team at B4B Payments - A Banking Circle Group Company. As a key member of our Financial Crime Prevention Team, you will play a critical role in monitoring and detecting potentially suspicious or fraudulent transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze transaction activity on cards and payment accounts to identify potential fraud and/or money laundering using transaction monitoring systems and data from our internal systems.
  • Contact clients and merchants to verify information regarding potential fraud cases and provide follow-up action.
  • Provide feedback to the Fraud Manager in relation to the effectiveness of transaction monitoring rules and procedures to contribute to their improvement.
  • Articulate the latest fraud trends identified and suggest ways to mitigate losses.
  • Assist with fraud-related queries associated with electronic payments, cardholder transaction disputes, and chargebacks.
  • Review a range of Mastercard Alerts received to warn against potentially compromised cards.
  • Work on daily alerts from partners to highlight potential 'red flags.'
  • Review potential Sanctions and PEP matches.
  • Undertake a range of financial crime prevention and monitoring tasks, such as reviewing and responding to external requests for information from various internal and external sources.

Requirements:

  • 2 Years Experience of working within a banking, e-money, or financial services environment.
  • Knowledge of payment card and electronic payments.
  • Good knowledge of fraud prevention and AML best practices.
  • Experience of dealing with business clients.
  • A proven ability to identify issues and implement improvements.
  • Experience of transaction monitoring systems and principles is an advantage.
  • Experience of payment systems and chargebacks is an advantage.
  • Strong business ethic and able to work to deadlines.
  • Good attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
  • A willingness to develop and learn new skills.
  • The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • An aptitude to work in a busy team-oriented and collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • Excellent organisation and time management.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Annual wellness day off.
  • Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Access to retail & other discounts.
  • Vitality health care plan.
  • Access to 'Nous Finance-a smart way to save money.'
  • Learning & development support.
  • Ride-to-work scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Regular socials and relaxed working environment.