Fraud Analyst

• Monitor customer transactions, remittances, money transfers, and other financial activities for potential fraud. • Review transactions and identify unusual patterns, suspicious behavior, and potential fraudulent activities. • Investigate fraud alerts and conduct detailed transaction reviews. • Analyze customer transaction history and related information to identify fraud indicators. • Review high-risk transactions and escalate cases as per company procedures. • Identify common fraud patterns, trends, and emerging fraud risks. • Conduct investigations into suspected internal and external fraud cases. • Coordinate with Compliance, AML, Operations, IT, and other departments during investigations. • Document investigation findings, supporting evidence, and recommended actions. • Prepare fraud investigation reports and management reports. • Escalate confirmed or suspected fraud cases to the appropriate management/compliance team. • Assist in preventing unauthorized transactions, account misuse, identity-related fraud, and other financial fraud risks. • Monitor chargebacks, disputed transactions, customer complaints, and fraud-related cases. • Support the development and improvement of fraud monitoring rules, alerts, and controls. • Review system alerts and ensure cases are investigated and closed within agreed timelines. • Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information throughout investigations. • Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements when required. • Keep updated on emerging fraud techniques, financial crime risks, and industry practices. • Recommend improvements to fraud prevention processes and controls. • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. • 2–5 years of experience in Fraud Analysis, AML, Compliance, Risk, Banking, Money Exchange, Remittance, or Financial Services. • UAE experience in an exchange house, bank, fintech, or financial services company is preferred. • Good understanding of financial transactions, remittance processes, and fraud risks. • Knowledge of AML/CFT and relevant UAE regulatory requirements is an advantage. • Strong analytical and investigative skills. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis. • Experience with transaction monitoring or fraud detection systems is preferred. • Ability to identify transaction patterns and suspicious activities. • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple investigations.