Fraud Analyst - Digital Payments
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About the Role
PayTech Group is seeking a Fraud Analyst for a 12-month contract to lead fraud risk and analytics for credit/debit card portfolios. The role involves detecting, analyzing, and preventing fraud, developing predictive models, and improving authorization rates.
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Responsibilities
- Lead fraud detection and prevention activities by monitoring card transactions and analyzing suspicious behavior
- Develop and optimize fraud rules and alerts by reviewing fraud trends and risk indicators
- Drive advanced fraud analytics and predictive modeling to proactively identify fraudulent patterns
- Collaborate with the business to leverage scheme risk management tools and refine fraud strategies
- Monitor and improve card authorization performance by analyzing authorization rates across channels
- Deliver business insights and process improvements through data analytics and operational reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Strong experience in detecting, investigating, and mitigating fraud across credit and debit card portfolios
- Hands on experience utilizing scheme tools to enhance fraud detection and improve transaction performance
- Proven ability to analyze large transaction datasets, identify fraud patterns, and apply predictive analytics
- Comprehensive knowledge of the card transaction lifecycle and payment technologies
- Experience in translating analytical insights into actionable fraud strategies
- Previous experience within Banking, Digital Payment & Card solutions, or FinTech industry
- Excellent communication skills in English; fluency in Arabic is an advantage
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Purpose of the Project
- Lead the Fraud Risk and Analytics function for credit and debit card portfolios, focusing on detecting, analyzing, and preventing fraudulent activity while minimizing business losses.
- Drive development of proactive fraud analytics capabilities through predictive modeling, customer behavior analysis, and point of compromise investigations.
- Accountable for evaluating payment technologies, improving transaction authorization rates, and leveraging risk management tools.
- Support business growth and operational efficiency through data driven insights, root cause analysis, and process improvements.
Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Lead fraud detection and prevention activities by monitoring card transactions, analyzing suspicious behavior, and implementing timely actions.
- Develop and optimize fraud rules and alerts by continuously reviewing fraud trends, market developments, and risk indicators.
- Drive advanced fraud analytics and predictive modeling to proactively identify fraudulent patterns and conduct point of compromise analysis.
- Collaborate with the business to leverage scheme risk management tools, refine fraud strategies, and adopt industry best practices.
- Monitor and improve card authorization performance by analyzing authorization rates across channels and products.
- Deliver business insights and process improvements through data analytics, operational reviews, and targeted initiatives.
Knowledge and Experience
- Strong experience in detecting, investigating, and mitigating fraud across credit and debit card portfolios.
- Hands on experience utilizing scheme tools to enhance fraud detection and improve transaction performance.
- Proven ability to analyze large transaction datasets, identify fraud patterns and points of compromise, and apply predictive analytics.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the card transaction lifecycle and payment technologies (EMV chip, contactless, e commerce, tokenization, digital wallets).
- Experience in translating analytical insights into actionable fraud strategies and driving process improvements.
Mandatory Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Previous experience within Banking, Digital Payment & Card solutions, or the FinTech industry.
- Regional experience, including working in a fast paced matrix organisation.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written, verbal, and presentation); fluency in Arabic is an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to analyse data, troubleshoot payment issues, optimize processes, and make data driven decisions.
- Good understanding of payment systems, digital platforms, system workflows, security basics, and industry technologies.
- Understanding of regional regulations across financial services or payment networks.
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