Fraud Analyst

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Fraud Analyst role focusing on managing fraud detection systems and assessing fraud risk. Supporting the bank's financial stability by identifying and mitigating fraud risks.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Risk Function in delivering its objective of safeguarding the bank's financial and operational stability
Development of strategic direction for risk, including implementation of up-to-date methodologies and processes
Management of the risk department, including oversight of risk colleagues and their performance
Relationship management of risk stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders
Adherence to the Risk policy, standards and frameworks, and maintaining a robust control environment
Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly analytical, with a degree in a numerate discipline or equivalent practical experience demonstrating strong quantitative capability
Proficient in data analysis and interrogation, with experience using tools such as SAS, SQL, Python (or the aptitude to quickly develop these skills)
Ability to analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and actionable insights to reduce fraud losses
Experience or exposure to fraud detection and prevention, with an understanding of fraud risk frameworks and controls
Experience working with fraud detection platforms such as TSYS, Falcon, Arcot, or ThreatMetrix, particularly in rule creation and strategy development
Previous experience in an analytical role, ideally within fraud, financial crime, or banking environments
Strong understanding of fraud typologies and the ability to apply analytical thinking to evolving threats

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata interrogationSASSQLPythonfraud detectionfraud preventionanalytical rolequantitative capabilityanalytical thinking

Soft Skills

analyticalrelationship managementcommunicationguidancepersuasionevaluative judgementteam managementstakeholder identificationperformance oversightcomplex information handling