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Fraud Strategy Manager

  • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 2 months ago

  • Sector: Financial Crime & Fraud
  • Contact: Andy Hodson
  • Contact Email: ahodson@merje.com
  • Contact Phone: 0161 883 2745
  • Expiry Date: 19 August 2024
  • Job Ref: AH/11925

The Fraud Strategy Manager is critical role in the business with the responsibility for maintaining the profitability and compliance of the business, developing and implementing a robust strategy to combat all types of fraud risks in line with regulatory requirements and obligations to customers, whilst minising cost and maximising revenue for the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work closely with credit risk and other key stakeholders to develop and implement an effective fraud strategy that minimises fraud risk without excessive friction

  • Lead a team of fraud analysts, providing training, coaching and guidance to enhance fraud prevention and detection capabilities

  • Keep abreast of industry trends and developments, ensuring the business is always one step ahead of the Fraudsters

  • Support the Head of Compliance by developing, delivering, and reporting on automated monitoring of customer accounts with indicators of money laundering and terrorist financing

  • Work closely with customer services to ensure effective and efficient fraud handling processes that deliver good customer outcomes

  • Report fraud performance and emerging trends to senior stakeholders, along with recommendations for strategies enhancements

  • Deputise for the Head of Credit Risk when required


Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Experience of implementing and monitoring fraud prevention strategies

  • A strategic thinker capable of identifying new tools and leading a team to effectively implement them

  • Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple terms.

  • Strong data and analytical skills

  • Interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience

  • The ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise a workload effectively


Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Track record of driving performance through others

  • Knowledge of AML regulatory/legal requirements  

  • Experience of fraud prevention is a retail credit environment

  • Broad knowledge of Fraud prevention and AML tools available in the market