Application Fraud Specialist

NewDay Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London is seeking an Application Fraud Specialist to leverage data analytics for identifying and preventing fraud. The role involves analyzing large data sets, collaborating with teams to implement strategies, and providing insights to optimize fraud detection systems. Candidates should have strong SQL and SAS skills, familiarity with fraud prevention platforms, and experience in data visualization tools like Power BI. The position is full-time with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SQL and/or SAS to interrogate data and uncover fraud signals.
• Familiarity with fraud prevention platforms such as Hunter, ThreatMetrix and Featurespace.
• Proven capability in rule optimisation and machine-learning model validation.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging application fraud threats and design strategies to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to reduce application fraud.
• Analyse large data sets to develop robust fraud prevention strategies.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with SQL

Familiarity with fraud prevention platforms

Proven capability in rule optimisation

Understanding of code deployment

Confidence using data visualisation tools

Tools

Power BI

SAS

SQL

Python

Job description

Application Fraud Specialist page is loaded## Application Fraud Specialistlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR0447**Mission Statement & Summary**As a Application Fraud specialist you’ll use your expertise in analytics to help protect NewDay from financial losses caused by fraudulent activity. With your knowledge of data mining and data visualisation, you’ll analyse large data sets using best in class tools to identify patterns indicating fraudulent behaviour. You’ll then work collaboratively with the team and wider business to develop and implement strategies to prevent against it. This is a fast paced and rewarding role that requires a keen eye for detail and an ability to adapt to changing fraud landscapes. Ultimately, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to our company’s success while helping to protect our customers from financial harm. **How You'll Contribute** * Identify emerging application fraud threats and design effective, data driven strategies to mitigate risk* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to prevent and reduce application fraud* Analyse large and complex data sets to develop and implement robust fraud prevention strategies* Provide clear, actionable insights to identify optimisation opportunities across fraud detection and prevention systems.**Were** **looking for these essential Skills** * Strong hands-on experience with SQL and/or SAS to interrogate data and uncover fraud signals* Familiarity with fraud prevention platforms such as Hunter, ThreatMetrix and Featurespace* Proven capability in rule optimisation and machine-learning model validation* Solid understanding of code deployment, version control, repositories and automated workflows* Confidence using data visualisation tools like Power BI to tell clear, compelling stories with data**Its a plus if you also have these skills*** Exposure to Python for data analytics* Experience within the credit card and wider financial services domain At NewDay, we value all types of diversity. We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe that our differences create a vibrant, authentic working culture. We want all our colleagues to feel able to bring their whole selves to work. We don’t discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or identities. We make sure that every job is crafted to be inclusive and that people with disabilities or caring responsibilities can take part in the application and interview process.Tell us if you need accommodations: We’ll put reasonable adjustments in place to support you.We work with Textio to make our job design and hiring inclusive.Permanent