Summary

A Pan-African fintech company currently operating in Ghana and Nigeria, with expansion underway into other markets including Uganda. The company is reinventing the payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills, and shop online.

We are looking for an Anti-Fraud Specialist to proactively identify, investigate, and mitigate fraudulent activities within financial operations. The role focuses on transaction monitoring, data analysis, fraud investigations, and close collaboration with internal teams to strengthen fraud prevention controls. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking or fintech sector, strong analytical capabilities, and a keen eye for identifying and responding to fraud risks.

Responsibilities

Investigating Fraudulent Activities:
Conducts thorough investigations into suspected fraud cases, which may involve reviewing transaction records, interviewing affected individuals and gathering evidence to support their findings.

Data Analysis:
Analyses large volumes of data to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate fraudulent behavior. This includes monitoring accounts and transactions for suspicious activities.

Developing Prevention Strategies
Developing and implementing strategies to prevent fraud. This involves assessing existing fraud prevention measures and identifying areas for improvement.

Collaboration
Works closely with other departments, such as IT, compliance and law enforcement, to ensure effective fraud prevention measures are in place and to escalate cases when necessary.

Reporting Findings
Prepares detailed reports on investigations and findings, presenting recommendations for preventing future fraud incidents. Also, train other staff members on best practices for fraud detection.

Staying Updated
Keeping abreast of the latest trends and advancements in fraud detection and prevention is crucial to adapt fraud investigation strategies effectively.

 

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Criminal Justice, Business or related field
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with fraud detection software and data analysis tools is important for performing their duties efficiently.
• Must be Ugandan

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a fraud analyst or similar role in banking or fintech industry

Characteristics

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary for conducting interviews and preparing reports.