Fraud Risk Analyst / Financial Crime Analyst

Role DescriptionWe are seeking analytical, detail-oriented, and risk-conscious professionals for the positions of Fraud Risk Analyst / Financial Crime Analyst. These roles focus on identifying suspicious activities, assessing potential financial risks, investigating irregular transactions, and supporting the prevention of fraud and other financial crimes. Successful candidates will contribute to risk analysis, investigative reviews, control improvements, and the implementation of effective measures to protect financial operations and customer accounts.Fraud Risk Analysts are responsible for analyzing transaction data, identifying unusual behavioral patterns, and evaluating potential fraud risks across financial products and services. Key duties include reviewing fraud alerts, investigating suspicious transactions, assessing account activity, identifying emerging fraud indicators, and documenting investigation findings. They collaborate with risk management, compliance, operations, and customer service teams to evaluate reported incidents, recommend appropriate actions, and strengthen fraud prevention controls. They may also monitor fraud trends, analyze risk indicators, support the development of detection rules, and prepare reports on fraud patterns and operational exposure.Financial Crime Analysts focus on identifying, reviewing, and assessing activities that may indicate money laundering, sanctions violations, terrorist financing, or other forms of financial misconduct. Responsibilities include conducting investigative research, reviewing customer profiles, analyzing transaction histories, assessing risk indicators, and gathering relevant information from internal systems and reliable external sources. They document case findings, escalate suspicious activities according to established procedures, support customer due diligence reviews, and assist with internal compliance reporting. They also collaborate with compliance and investigation teams to improve detection methods and maintain effective financial crime controls.Both roles require strong analytical reasoning, investigative judgment, and careful attention to detail. Professionals in these positions help reduce financial exposure, protect customers and business operations, maintain accurate case records, and support compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.QualificationsDegree or diploma in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, Law, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.Understanding of fraud prevention, financial crime risk, transaction analysis, and investigative procedures.Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) principles.Ability to analyze transaction records, identify unusual patterns, evaluate risk indicators, and document findings accurately.Knowledge of fraud detection methods, sanctions screening, suspicious activity escalation, or financial investigation processes is an advantage.Familiarity with case management platforms, transaction monitoring systems, data analysis tools, or fraud detection software.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to prepare clear analytical reports.Strong research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate findings objectively.Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in risk management.