Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Senior Fraud and Financial Crime Analyst
Lancashire
Up to £50,000
This is a high-impact opportunity to play a key role in the launch of a new credit card product within a growing financial services environment. You will be central to shaping fraud strategy from the ground up, using data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimise controls in a fast-paced, evolving setting.
The Company
They are a scaling financial services business operating within a wider consumer ecosystem, combining the agility of a newer entity with the backing of an established group. The organisation focuses on delivering flexible payment solutions and enhancing customer experience through innovation and data-led insight. With strong growth plans and ongoing investment, they offer a dynamic environment where you can make a tangible impact. Teams are empowered to take ownership, move quickly, and drive meaningful change.
The Role
- Analyse transaction data to identify fraud trends, anomalies, and risk drivers
- Develop and optimise fraud rules, controls, and decisioning strategies
- Produce dashboards and reporting to support governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial insight
- Support the launch and optimisation of a new credit card product
- Conduct detailed analysis across card transactions and emerging fraud typologies
- Test and validate fraud models, rules, and new solutions ahead of deployment
- Collaborate with product, technology, operations, and compliance teams to deliver fraud strategy
- Translate complex data into actionable insights that influence business decisions
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong commercial experience in card fraud analytics within a payments or financial services environment
- Solid understanding of card schemes, transaction lifecycles, and regulatory frameworks
- Advanced data analysis capability using SQL or Python
- Experience working with fraud rules, alerts, and optimisation strategies
- Familiarity with fraud platforms such as Featurespace, FICO, or similar tools
- Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
- Proactive approach with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement
What They Offer
- Salary up to £50,000 plus a competitive benefits package
- Hybrid working with flexibility following the initial onboarding period
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing fraud and analytics function
- Exposure to major product launches and strategic initiatives
- Collaborative environment with strong internal mobility and development opportunities
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