Fraud Data Analyst

Data Freelance Hub; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Fraud Data Analyst for a 6-month contract. The role involves creating fraud dashboards, conducting analysis to mitigate fraud risks, and monitoring user registration trends. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in data analysis within financial services, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau. This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility and a user-centric approach to fraud prevention.

Qualifications

• Several years experience in a data analytical role focusing on fraud in financial services.
• Aptitude and passion for statistics or mathematics.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical methods.
• Proficiency in SQL, especially within cloud data warehouses.
• Knowledge of reporting and visualization tools.
• Ability to work independently in a matrix organization.
• Commercial awareness regarding credit products.

Responsibilities

• Create and monitor fraud dashboards.
• Conduct detailed analysis for fraud mitigation measures.
• Identify and support fraud incident mitigation.
• Monitor new user registration data for trends.
• Attend internal fraud meetings to shape strategy.
• Monitor industry fraud trends.

Skills

Fraud analysis

SQL proficiency

Statistics

Data visualization

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in STEM or Economics

Tools

Excel

Domo

Tableau

Python

Job description

Overview

This role is a Fraud Data Analyst on a 6-month fixed-term contract with hybrid work location. The position is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Key requirements include experience in fraud analysis within financial services, proficiency in SQL, and knowledge of data visualization tools.

ClearScore is seeking an experienced Fraud Data Analyst to join on an initial 6 month contract. You will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, the Head of Security and the Analytics function. You will be responsible for leading fraud analysis to support business decisions and the ongoing monitoring of fraud risk. Analysts drive strategy and key decision-making to benefit users, partners, and other teams. This role helps build ClearScore’s fraud prevention capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Creating, optimising and monitoring fraud dashboards
• Conducting detailed analysis to support proposed fraud mitigation measures, business decisions, and partner requests
• Helping to identify and support the mitigation of fraud related incidents
• Proactively monitoring new user registration data, spotting trends and supporting optimisation
• Attending monthly internal fraud meetings, providing input and helping to shape ClearScore’s fraud prevention strategy
• Monitoring industry trends relating to fraud and security

Requirements

• Several years experience in a data analytical role, focusing on fraud in a financial services environment
• Aptitude and passion for statistics/mathematics. The majority of our Analysts have good degrees in STEM subjects or Economics; however we are looking for aptitude rather than education
• Experience with data analysis, including an understanding of statistical methods
• Proficiency in SQL is required for data querying, especially within Databricks or similar cloud data warehouses. Python knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of tools like Excel, Domo, Tableau or similar platforms for generating reports and visualisations
• Proven track record of working independently whilst partnering with different areas of a matrix organisation
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of credit products and user behaviour analytics

Desirable

• Preferable experience within FinTech/lending
• Experience working with funnel based metrics

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app with a growing global presence. We are user-centric, design-led and data-driven, embedding these behaviours in everything we do. We offer flexible work arrangements and focus on outcomes over effort. We are committed to an inclusive culture and equal opportunities for all qualified individuals. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment if needed and invite you to inform us in advance.

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